Uber Technologies and Lyft are the two biggest platforms in the United States and bear the brunt of rideshare sexual assault litigation. In most cases, plaintiffs claim both companies did not do enough to protect passengers from sexual assault, harassment and other misconduct by their drivers.
Of the two platforms, Uber is facing the most litigation. Lawsuits typically allege the company failed to screen drivers adequately, kept drivers on after complaints were filed, and promoted the platform as safe while aware of the risks. Thousands of claims are now consolidated in MDL No. 3084, In re Uber Technologies Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, in the Northern District of California.
Lyft is seeing a steady rise in similar lawsuits, with plaintiffs claiming the company failed to vet drivers properly, turned a blind eye to warning signs about repeat offenders, and kept drivers on despite complaints. The litigation hasn't reached the same level of federal consolidation as Uber's yet, but it continues to grow nationwide.
These lawsuits typically target both the driver and the rideshare company. The company is often accused of negligent hiring, failure to have safety policies, and failure to heed previous reports of misconduct. Plaintiffs have included men, women, college students, minors and elderly passengers.
If you were sexually assaulted on a rideshare trip, the company's failure to protect you may give you grounds for a legal claim. Atraxia Law has over 35 years of experience handling cases like yours. Submit your information today, and our team will determine whether you qualify to file.