Uber is one of the most popular rideshare apps in the country. Unfortunately, as its popularity has grown, so have reports of rideshare sexual abuse. If you or a loved one was assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver, you are not alone, and Phillips Law Group may be able to help you file an Uber sexual assault lawsuit.
Uber Passenger Assaults
According to a page on the United States District Court Northern District of California website, a “Multi District Litigation (MDL) case involving whether Uber Technologies, Inc. and related entities (collectively, “Uber”) failed to implement appropriate safety precautions to protect passengers” is underway as of July 2024. It had over 300 plaintiffs in July 2024 and is only expected to grow.
Uber released a United States safety report in 2022 that revealed 3,824 sexual assaults occurred during trips between 2019 and 2020. While that number decreased from a previous report, it is still far too high.
If you were sexually assaulted during a trip as an Uber passenger, you may be able to file a rideshare lawsuit alleging unwanted sexual contact or harassment from the driver.
Uber Sexual Assault Legal Action
If Uber hasn’t put adequate safety measures in place to protect passengers, they should be held accountable for any pain and suffering due to an Uber sexual assault.
Many current Uber sexual assault lawsuits accuse the company of failing to appropriately screen and execute background checks on Uber drivers before hiring them to drive around customers using the platform. If the end goal for the company was simply to grow the number of drivers rather than bring on drivers who had faced appropriate scrutiny before being allowed to act as independent contractors for Uber, the rideshare company should face accountability.
Indeed, one major allegation against Uber is that the company didn’t even require fingerprinting for driver registration as part of potential driver screening and background checks. Some of the sexual assault lawsuits involving Uber note that the company should’ve known that by implementing inadequate safety measures and background check processes, the company was putting riders at risk for sexual assault, rape, harassment, kidnapping, and more.
Our firm is dedicated to supporting victims of Uber sexual assault and other assaults while using a rideshare service. We understand the importance of holding perpetrators accountable and seeking compensation for the emotional and physical trauma endured by survivors.
Call Phillips Law Group
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault while using Uber, it’s crucial to seek legal assistance. The attorneys at Phillips Law Group may be able to help.
We understand the legal challenges inherent in taking on a company like Uber and know how to handle sexual assault cases with sensitivity and discretion. Our goal is to ensure that victims receive the justice and compensation they deserve, and we will work with you from the very first phone call to our firm to help you fight for your rights every step of the way.
Please call Phillips Law Group today for a free, no-obligation consultation today. This totally confidential evolution will help you determine your best next legal steps if you were assaulted as an Uber passenger. Contact us now to learn more.
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