Uber Sexual Assault Settlements (January Update)

Learn What Victims Need to Know About Seeking an Uber Sexual Assault Settlement

This is an active lawsuit and none of the allegations against the defendant(s) have been proven. The contents of this page reflect the allegations in the Uber sexual assault litigation.

Thousands of rideshare passengers who allege that they were sexually assaulted by their Uber drivers have filed lawsuits against Uber Technologies in federal court. Numerous Uber sexual assault lawsuits are pending in state court as well. While these lawsuits may also go to trial, there is also a possibility that they will end with out-of-court Uber sexual assault settlements.

Of course, there are no guarantees that Uber Technologies will settle—and this makes it critical for victims to work with an Uber sexual assault lawyer to come forward. If you have questions about seeking an Uber sexual assault settlement, here’s what you need to know:

Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation: What Victims Who Haven’t Filed Claims Need to Know

Alleged Uber sexual assault victims are actively pursuing lawsuits against Uber Technologies in California state court and in a federal multidistrict litigation proceeding (the Uber MDL). Both of these proceedings have the potential to result in substantial Uber sexual assault settlements. Here are some key facts about the ongoing Uber sexual assault lawsuits involving allegations of assaults perpetrated by Uber drivers:

1. The Litigation Involves Sexual Assault Claims Against Uber

Uber Technologies is the company behind the Uber platform. While use of the Uber platform has become commonplace, reports reveal that sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and other sexual assault incidents perpetrated by Uber drivers are alarmingly common.

Now, victims of these reported Uber sexual assaults are taking legal action. Allegations in Uber sexual assault cases filed to date include:

Uber Technologies Ignored Sexual Assault Reports from Passengers

Uber sexual assault lawsuits allege that Uber Technologies has ignored and/or downplayed sexual assault reports from passengers for years. Plaintiffs argue that Uber should have done more to protect them, and they are suing Uber to hold it accountable for what they say are significant and unforgivable shortcomings that allowed Uber drivers to perpetrate sexual violence.

Uber Technologies Failed to Implement Essential Safety Measures

In the passenger sexual assault litigation, Uber is also facing allegations that it failed to implement essential safety measures on the Uber platform. Rideshare companies have a legal duty to implement adequate safety measures to protect passenger safety; and, if they fail to implement adequate safety measures, victims deserve to seek just compensation.

The Uber App Lacks Necessary Enhanced Safety Measures to Protect Passengers

Plaintiffs who allege that they experienced sexual assault during or after Uber rides also allege that the Uber app lacks necessary enhanced safety measures to protect passengers. With Uber’s ridesharing model, plaintiffs argue that enhanced safety measures are necessary to protect passengers against sexual assault by Uber drivers, even though Uber drivers are not classified as employees of the company.

Uber Technologies is Legally Responsible for Sexual Assaults Perpetrated By Uber Drivers

The Uber sexual assault claims filed to date allege that the company is legally responsible for sexual assaults perpetrated by Uber drivers. Regardless of whether the Uber app lacks necessary safety measures, individuals who have filed lawsuits accuse Uber of other failures that also entitle them to pursue legal action and seek justice for their victimization. Among other things, plaintiffs argue that Uber failed to give due consideration to the large number of sexual assault reports it received.

Uber Technologies is Financially Responsible for Sexual Assault Victims’ Losses

By filing sexual assault allegations against Uber, victims are seeking to hold the company financially responsible for their losses. If you have grounds to file an Uber lawsuit, our lawyers can help you seek compensation for your financial and non-financial losses as well.

2. Many Victims Who Have Sued Uber Have Had Their Cases Consolidated in Multidistrict Litigation (Uber MDL)

Thousands of Uber sexual assault lawsuits have ben consolidated in multidistrict litigation in federal court (but these are not the only Uber sexual assault lawsuits that have been filed—cases are pending in California state court as well). The Uber sexual assault MDL involves various legal claims related to victims’ allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and other forms of sexual violence perpetrated by Uber drivers. For victims who have not yet filed, there is still time to join the Uber MDL.

3. There Are Thousands of Uber Sexual Assault Claims Pending Against the Rideshare Company

Between the Uber sexual assault MDL and the litigation in California state court, there are thousands of Uber sexual assault lawsuits pending against the company. If these proceedings result in settlements, plaintiffs who have filed Uber sexual assault claims will have the opportunity to decide whether they want to participate.

4. If You Were Sexually Assaulted or Sexually Harassed By an Uber Driver, You May Be Eligible to Join the Litigation

All of this means that if you were sexually assaulted or sexually harassed by an Uber driver, you may be eligible to file an Uber lawsuit. Our lawyers can help you decide whether to join the MDL or file an Uber sexual assault lawsuit in California state court. Our lawyers can also help you understand how much you deserve to recover for your sexual assault, and we can use our experience to pursue justice on your behalf.

5. There Haven’t Yet Been Any Uber Sexual Assault Settlements in the MDL

While the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) settled a lawsuit with Uber in 2021 for $9 million, there hasn’t yet been a settlement in the Uber multidistrict litigation or in the California state court litigation. Uber’s legal team is currently fighting to avoid liability, disputing plaintiffs’ allegations that the company failed to do what was necessary.

Hiring an Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer to Help You Take Legal Action and Seek a Settlement

If you have grounds to file an Uber sexual assault lawsuit, you should consult with a lawyer who is handling Uber lawsuits promptly. To sue Uber based on allegations that an Uber driver assaulted you, you will need to follow all of the requisite procedures under state or federal law.

You will also need to prove how much you deserve to recover, and you will need to be able to successfully navigate the legal process while dealing with the defenses asserted by Uber’s legal team. All of these are important reasons to hire an Uber sexual assault lawyer to file an Uber lawsuit and seek a settlement on your behalf.

FAQs: How to Seek an Uber Sexual Assault Settlement

Were You Sexually Assaulted After Using the Uber Platform? We Can Help You Seek an Uber Sexual Assault Settlement

If you would like to know more about the ongoing efforts to secure Uber sexual assault settlements for victims, we invite you to get in touch. To discuss your legal rights with an experienced lawyer at Oberheiden Law Group for free, call 866-781-9539 or tell us how we can help online today.

Further Information About Our Uber Sexual Abuse and Assault Attorneys

• Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit
• Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Uber?
• What to Do if You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted in an Uber
• How Do Uber Sexual Assault Cases Work?
• Advocacy Groups and Survivor Resources After an Uber Assault
• Uber’s History of Rideshare Sexual Assaults
• What to Expect When Working with a Sexual Assault Lawyer
• How to File a Police Report After an Uber Assault
• Statute of Limitations for Uber-Related Sexual Assault Lawsuits: 50-State Guide (Civil)
• Employer vs. Contractor: How Uber Avoids Responsibility (and Why Victims Still Have a Case)

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