Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Since Uber’s founding in 2009, thousands of individuals have come forward with allegations of sexual assault that occurred while they were using the rideshare company’s services, either as passengers or drivers. After similar cases began to pile up, a panel of judges decided in October 2023 to consolidate federal cases against Uber into a multi-district litigation, or MDL, for pre-trial proceedings to save court resources. The MDL is pending before U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of the Northern District of California. Most of the cases against Uber in the MDL involve passengers who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or other harm at the hands of Uber drivers. Lack of Safety Measures – Survivors allege that Uber is vicariously liable for the actions of its drivers. They further assert that the company was negligent by failing to implement appropriate safety measures to protect passengers. Breach of Contract – Lawsuit allegations state that Uber’s services aren’t as safe as they claim. The rideshare company has faced extensive criticism for failing to conduct adequate background checks for drivers and not allowing passengers to choose a preferred driver gender.

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