How Do Uber Sexual Assault Cases Work? (January Update)

Uber is Facing Sexual Assault Allegations from Former Uber Passengers Nationwide

Attorney Lynette S. Byrd
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Team Lead
Former DOJ Attorney

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.

Uber Technologies, the San Francisco-based rideshare company, is facing thousands of lawsuits nationwide from former Uber passengers who allege that they were sexually assaulted during or after their Uber rides. These Uber sexual assault cases involve serious allegations against the company, including allegations that Uber failed to implement safety features on the Uber app and implement other safety measures that were necessary to protect passengers.

Uber sexual assault lawsuits also allege that the San Francisco-based rideshare company conducted inadequate background checks and failed to take other necessary steps to prevent drivers from perpetrating sexual assaults through the Uber platform. As court documents indicate, plaintiffs are alleging that Uber failed to adequately protect them in various other ways as well.

10 Key Facts About the Uber Sexual Assault MDL in the Northern District of California

Many of the Uber sexual assault lawsuits filed by former Uber passengers are pending in multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of California (the Uber Sexual Assault MDL). According to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML), there were more than 2,500 lawsuits pending in the Uber Sexual Assault MDL as of August 1, 2025. We anticipate that far more sexual assault cases against Uber Technologies will be filed.

Here are some key facts for former Uber passengers who have experienced a serious sexual assault perpetrated by an Uber driver:

1. Thousands of Former Uber Passengers Are Seeking to Hold the Company Accountable in Federal Court

As we just discussed, thousands of former Uber passengers have already filed lawsuits in the multidistrict litigation pending in federal court in San Francisco. In these sexual assault lawsuits, former Uber passengers are seeking to hold the company accountable for criminal acts perpetrated by Uber drivers. The lawsuits argue that even though Uber drivers are independent contractors, Uber Technologies is legally responsible for their criminal acts as a result of failing to properly screen drivers and prioritize rider safety.

2. Many Former Uber Passengers Are Pursuing Claims in California State court as Well

Along with the multidistrict litigation pending in federal court in San Francisco, Uber Technologies is facing sexual assault claims in California state court as well. Court documents show that these claims involve similar allegations that plaintiffs were sexually assaulted by their Uber drivers. Similar to the lawsuits in the federal multidistrict litigation, the lawsuits in the California state court litigation allege that Uber failed to prioritize rider safety, and they seek compensation for plaintiffs’ financial and non-financial losses.

3. Uber Sexual Assault Cases Can Involve All Types of Sexual Assault Incidents, Including Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Violence

Uber sexual assault lawsuits involve allegations of all types of sexual assault incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, non-consensual sexual penetration (rape), and other forms of sexual violence. All of these are serious incidents that can entitle victims to sue Uber and seek compensation for the financial and non-financial consequences of their ordeals.

4. If You Need to Pursue Sexual Assault Allegations Against Uber, You Should Contact a Law Firm Promptly

If you think you may have grounds to sue Uber for a sexual assault perpetrated by an Uber driver (or don’t know and want to find out), you should contact a law firm promptly. In this scenario, hiring an experienced Uber sexual assault lawyer to represent you is the first step toward proving what happened, proving that Uber failed to implement essential safety measures and adequately protect passengers, and proving that you deserve financial compensation.

5. There Is Not Currently a Class Action Lawsuit Involving Uber Sexual Assaults

While the federal multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of California remains ongoing, and while Uber is facing state court litigation in San Francisco as well, there is not currently an Uber class action lawsuit involving sexual assault. This means that all victims of Uber sexual assaults must file sexual assault cases of their own. If you need to sue Uber for sexual assault (or sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or any other form of sexual violence), you will want to speak with a lawyer about taking legal action.

6. An Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer Can Clearly Explain Your Legal Rights

When you contact an Uber sexual assault lawyer about taking legal action, your lawyer will clearly explain your legal rights. Your lawyer will explain what is involved in pursuing a sexual assault case against Uber based on its failure to properly screen drivers (among other failures), and your lawyer will help you make an informed decision about whether to move forward.

7. Our Law Firm is Handling Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits at No Out-of-Pocket Cost to Our Clients

Our law firm is helping victims of Uber sexual assaults seek justice at no out-of-pocket cost. If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver, we will handle your Uber sexual assault case on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you will not pay anything unless your Uber sexual assault lawyer helps you recover just compensation.

8. Uber Sexual Assault Victims Deserve Justice (and Uber Technologies Deserves to Be Held Accountable)

If Uber failed to prioritize passenger safety as alleged, if it ignored safety incidents involving its drivers, and if it failed to implement other necessary safety measures to prevent sexual assaults, it deserves to be held accountable. This is what plaintiffs in the multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of California (and in the parallel California state court litigation) allege—and these allegations present the possibility for potential global settlement negotiations. If the Uber sexual assault cases settle, victims who have filed lawsuits in these cases will be the ones who have the opportunity to participate.

9. Uber Sexual Assault Cases Allege that the Company Ignored the Findings of Its Own Safety Report (Among Many Other Allegations)

The Uber sexual assault cases involve a wide range of allegations. As discussed above, these include allegations that Uber failed to adequately protect passengers from sexual assaults through a variety of oversights and shortcomings. Among other allegations, plaintiffs are accusing the company of ignoring the findings of its own safety reports. These allegations were also the subject of an exposé published by The New York Times.

10. Talking to a Lawyer is the First Step for Victims Who Have Uber Sexual Assault Claims

If you are interested in filing an Uber sexual assault lawsuit, talking to a lawyer is the first step in the process. At Oberheiden Law Group, we provide free initial consultations, and we are more than happy to provide an assessment of your legal rights in complete confidence.

FAQs: How Victims Who Experienced Sexual Assault Perpetrated By Uber Drivers Can Seek Justice

Is Uber Technologies Legally Responsible for Sexual Assaults Perpetrated By Uber Drivers?

Uber sexual assault lawsuits allege that the company is legally responsible for sexual misconduct—including sexual assaults and other forms of sexual violence—perpetrated by Uber drivers. At this stage, the litigation remains ongoing, and plaintiffs’ allegations have not yet been proven. However, Uber has acknowledged receiving safety reports involving sexual assault allegations.

What is the Current Status of the Uber Sexual Assault Litigation?

The Uber sexual assault litigation remains ongoing. In the multidistrict litigation in federal court, progress is being made toward the first bellwether trials; and, at the next case management conference, plaintiffs’ lawyers and Uber’s legal team will be discussing the next steps in the process.

Is There an Uber Class Action Lawsuit Involving the Company’s Alleged Failure to Protect Passengers?

No, there is not currently an Uber class action lawsuit involving the company’s alleged failure to protect passengers. Instead, former Uber passengers are pursuing lawsuits in California state court and in the federal Uber sexual assault MDL. If you think you may be eligible to sue Uber for a sexual assault, we encourage you to contact us promptly to learn more.

How Can Sexual Assault Survivors Fight to Hold Uber Technologies Accountable?

Sexual assault survivors can fight to hold Uber accountable by filing lawsuits against the company. Thousands of lawsuits have already been filed, and these lawsuits are seeking to hold Uber responsible for former Uber passengers’ sexual assaults on various grounds.

What is Uber Technologies Doing Today to Protect Passengers and Prevent Sexual Assaults?

Uber has stated that it has taken various steps to improve passenger safety on the Uber platform. However, regardless of what the company is doing today, if it failed to protect riders in the past (as lawsuits allege), it deserves to be held fully accountable.

Discuss Your Legal Rights with an Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer at Oberheiden Law Group for Free

If you would like to speak with an Uber sexual assault lawyer about your legal rights, we invite you to get in touch. To schedule a free and confidential consultation at Oberheiden Law Group, please call 866-781-9539 or tell us how we can reach you online today.

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