Man who attacked Uber driver in viral video decides to sue

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(FOXNews.com) - The man seen drunkenly assaulting a Southern California Uber driver in a video that went viral now claims in a lawsuit he never consented to the recording.

Benjamin Golden says Edward Caban’s YouTube video of the Oct. 30 attack invaded his privacy and caused him emotional distress, the Orange County Register reported Friday.

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The video drew millions of viewers.

Golden, 32, is suing Caban for $5 million in damages.