Helping Survivors Pursue Justice Against Major Rideshare Companies
Uber and Lyft changed the way people travel. Millions of riders rely on these companies for safe transportation when they are commuting, traveling, leaving work, going home after a night out, or trying to avoid driving while impaired. But for many passengers, a rideshare trip became the setting of a devastating sexual assault.
Survivors across the country have filed lawsuits alleging that Uber and Lyft failed to take reasonable steps to protect passengers from sexual assault, harassment, and misconduct by rideshare drivers. These lawsuits claim that the companies knew about reports of sexual misconduct involving drivers, yet failed to implement stronger safety measures, remove dangerous drivers, or adequately warn riders about known risks.
At Anapol Weiss, our national Uber & Lyft sexual assault lawsuit attorneys represent survivors who were harmed during or in connection with rideshare trips. Our law firm is actively involved in ongoing rideshare sexual assault litigation, including cases involving both Uber and Lyft. Anapol Weiss attorney Alexandra Walsh serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Uber multidistrict litigation and co-chaired the Trial Committee, while Anapol Weiss attorney Holly Dolejsi was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Lyft MDL in April 2026.
If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver, you are not alone. You may have legal rights, and you deserve to speak with attorneys who will treat your story with privacy, dignity, and respect.
Call Anapol Weiss today at 215-735-1130 for a free, confidential consultation.
Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuits Are Moving Forward Nationwide
Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawsuits are part of a growing national effort to hold rideshare companies accountable for alleged safety failures. These cases are generally brought by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted, harassed, or subjected to sexual misconduct by rideshare drivers.
Many Uber sexual assault lawsuits have been consolidated in federal court as In re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3084. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred Uber passenger sexual assault cases to the Northern District of California and assigned them to Judge Charles R. Breyer for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings.
Lyft sexual assault litigation is also moving forward. In In re: Lyft, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3171, federal Lyft passenger sexual assault cases are proceeding in the Northern District of California before Judge Rita F. Lin. On April 2, 2026, Judge Lin appointed Anapol Weiss attorney Holly Dolejsi to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the Lyft MDL.
These national proceedings matter because they allow similar cases to be coordinated before one court. This can help streamline discovery, preserve resources, avoid inconsistent rulings, and give survivors a stronger structure for pursuing claims against large corporations.
Anapol Weiss Is Actively Involved in Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Litigation
Anapol Weiss is not simply watching these cases from the sidelines. Our firm is actively involved in the national litigation against major rideshare companies.
In the Uber MDL, Anapol Weiss attorney Alexandra Walsh serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and as Co-Chair of the Trial Committee. Anapol Weiss partners Holly Dolejsi and William Smith are also involved in the Uber MDL through trial, discovery, and related litigation work.
Anapol Weiss has also played a leading role in early Uber bellwether trials. In February 2026, a federal jury awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages in the first Uber sexual assault bellwether trial. Alexandra Walsh helped secure the verdict, and the jury found Uber liable under a theory of apparent agency.
In April 2026, a federal jury in North Carolina found Uber liable in a second consecutive bellwether sexual assault trial. Our firm served as lead trial counsel in both early plaintiff bellwether victories involving Uber sexual assault claims.
For Lyft survivors, our firm is also a national leader in litigation. Holly Dolejsi’s appointment to the Lyft MDL Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee places Anapol Weiss in a role helping move the litigation forward for survivors across the United States.
What Are Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuits About?
Uber and Lyft sexual assault lawsuits generally allege that rideshare companies failed to do enough to protect passengers from foreseeable harm. While each case depends on its own facts, survivors may bring claims involving allegations such as:
- Failure to properly screen rideshare drivers;
- Failure to conduct adequate background checks;
- Failure to remove drivers after prior complaints;
- Failure to investigate reports of sexual assault or harassment;
- Failure to monitor repeat misconduct;
- Failure to prevent drivers from using unauthorized or shared accounts;
- Failure to warn riders about known safety risks;
- Failure to design safer rideshare systems;
- Failure to respond appropriately after an assault was reported;
- Failure to preserve important evidence; and
- Misleading riders about the safety of the platform.
Many lawsuits argue that Uber and Lyft marketed themselves as safe transportation options while allegedly failing to take stronger action to reduce sexual assault risks on their platforms.
Survivors May Have Claims Against Uber, Lyft, and Other Responsible Parties
A rideshare sexual assault lawsuit may involve more than one legally responsible party. Depending on the facts, a survivor’s claim may be brought against:
- Uber;
- Lyft;
- A rideshare driver;
- Related corporate entities;
- Third-party companies involved in background checks or safety systems;
- Other individuals or entities whose conduct contributed to the harm.
Uber and Lyft often argue that drivers are independent contractors, not employees. However, that does not automatically prevent a survivor from bringing a lawsuit. In the first Uber bellwether trial, jurors found Uber liable under a theory of apparent agency, a legal theory focused on whether the rider reasonably believed the driver was acting on Uber’s behalf.
Every case is different. A national Uber & Lyft sexual assault lawsuit attorney can review the facts of what happened, examine available evidence, and explain whether you may have a claim.
Who May Be Eligible to File an Uber or Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit?
You may be able to file an Uber or Lyft sexual assault lawsuit if you were sexually assaulted, sexually harassed, or subjected to sexual misconduct involving a rideshare driver.
These claims may involve incidents that happened:
- During an Uber or Lyft ride;
- While entering or exiting a rideshare vehicle;
- After a driver took a passenger to the wrong location;
- After a driver refused to end the ride safely;
- After a driver contacted a rider through the app;
- After a driver returned to a rider’s location;
- When a driver used another person’s rideshare account;
- When someone posed as an Uber or Lyft driver;
- During a ride involving an intoxicated, incapacitated, or vulnerable passenger; or
- During any situation connected to the rideshare service.
You may still have a claim even if you did not report the assault immediately. You may still have a claim if you do not remember every detail. You may still have a claim if you were drinking, traveling alone, or unsure whether the driver was using an authorized account.
Sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault. A confidential consultation can help you understand your rights without pressure or obligation.
Common Signs of Corporate Safety Failures in Rideshare Sexual Assault Cases
Rideshare sexual assault lawsuits often focus on whether the company could have done more to prevent the assault. Evidence in these cases may involve company policies, prior complaints, driver history, safety reports, app data, and internal communications.
Potential safety failures may include:
- Allowing drivers with concerning histories to remain active;
- Ignoring or minimizing prior complaints from riders;
- Delaying driver deactivation after serious allegations;
- Failing to use stronger identity verification tools;
- Failing to prevent account sharing;
- Failing to respond quickly to emergency safety reports;
- Failing to provide clear in-app reporting options;
- Failing to warn riders about repeat safety concerns;
- Failing to improve safety features despite known risks; or
- Continuing to prioritize growth and convenience over passenger safety.
Uber and Lyft have both published safety reports discussing sexual assault reports on their platforms. Uber received nearly 10,000 reports of sexual assault from users between 2017 and 2020, based on publicly reported safety data.
What Compensation May Be Available in an Uber or Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit?
No lawsuit can erase the trauma of sexual assault. However, a civil claim can help survivors seek accountability and financial recovery for the harm they have suffered.
Compensation in an Uber or Lyft sexual assault lawsuit may include damages for:
- Physical injuries
- Emotional distress
- Psychological trauma
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Medical treatment
- Therapy and counseling
- Medication costs
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Sleep disruption
- Relationship harm
- Educational disruption
- Relocation or safety-related expenses
- Other losses connected to the assault
In some cases, litigation may also help expose dangerous corporate practices and push rideshare companies to improve passenger safety.
Why Bellwether Trials Matter in Uber Sexual Assault Litigation
A bellwether trial is an early trial used to test the evidence, legal theories, and arguments in a large group of similar lawsuits. Bellwether trials do not decide every case. However, they can shape the direction of litigation.
The first Uber sexual assault bellwether trial resulted in an $8.5 million compensatory damages verdict. The jury found Uber liable under a theory of apparent agency after a three-week trial.
A second Uber bellwether trial also resulted in a plaintiff victory. A federal jury in North Carolina found Uber liable in April 2026, marking the second consecutive plaintiff win in early Uber bellwether trials.
These verdicts are important because they show that juries may be willing to consider whether rideshare companies can be held responsible for sexual assaults committed by drivers using their platforms.
What Should You Do After a Sexual Assault During an Uber or Lyft Ride?
Your safety and well-being come first. After a sexual assault involving Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare service, consider taking the following steps when you are able:
- Get to a safe place. Call someone you trust or go somewhere you feel protected.
- Seek medical care. Medical treatment can address injuries, preserve evidence, and connect you with support resources.
- Consider reporting the assault. You may choose to report the assault to law enforcement, Uber, Lyft, or another authority. Whether and when to report is a personal decision.
- Preserve evidence. Save screenshots, ride receipts, driver information, messages, emails, app notifications, photos, location history, and any communication with Uber or Lyft.
- Write down what you remember. Details can become harder to recall over time. Notes about the ride, driver, vehicle, pickup and drop-off location, route, witnesses, and timing may help later.
- Avoid communicating with the driver. If the driver contacts you after the incident, save the communication but do not respond if you feel unsafe.
- Speak with a rideshare sexual assault attorney. An attorney can help protect your rights, preserve evidence, and explain your options.
You do not need to have everything organized before calling a law firm. The attorneys at Anapol Weiss can help you understand what information may be useful and what steps may come next.
How Anapol Weiss Helps Survivors of Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault
The national Uber & Lyft sexual assault lawsuit attorneys at Anapol Weiss understand how difficult it can be to speak about sexual assault. Survivors often worry about privacy, being believed, being blamed, or reliving the trauma through the legal process.
Anapol Weiss approaches these cases with compassion, discretion, and preparation. When you contact our firm, we can:
- Listen to your story in a confidential setting
- Explain your legal rights
- Determine whether your claim may qualify for litigation
- Identify potential defendants
- Preserve important evidence
- Review rideshare records and app data
- Investigate the driver’s history
- Examine prior complaints or safety issues
- Coordinate with national litigation teams
- Handle communications with the rideshare company
- Protect your privacy throughout the legal process
- Pursue compensation through settlement negotiations or trial
Anapol Weiss represents survivors nationwide and is actively involved in national Uber and Lyft sexual assault litigation.
Why Choose Anapol Weiss for an Uber or Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit?
Choosing the right law firm matters in a rideshare sexual assault case. These cases involve powerful corporations, complex legal arguments, sensitive evidence, and national litigation strategy.
Survivors choose Anapol Weiss because our firm offers:
National Litigation Involvement
Anapol Weiss is involved in both Uber and Lyft sexual assault litigation, including leadership roles in national proceedings.
Bellwether Trial Experience
Our firm helped secure plaintiff victories in early Uber bellwether trials, including the first federal Uber sexual assault bellwether verdict.
Survivor-Focused Representation
Our firm recognizes that sexual assault cases require privacy, patience, and compassion. Survivors should never feel like they are just another case number.
Resources to Take on Large Corporations
Uber and Lyft are major corporations with significant legal resources. Anapol Weiss has the experience, staffing, and litigation infrastructure to pursue complex claims against powerful defendants.
No Upfront Fees
Anapol Weiss handles these cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney’s fee unless our firm obtains compensation for you.
Speak With National Uber & Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit Attorneys Today
If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver, you deserve answers. You deserve to know whether the company could have done more to protect you. You deserve a legal team that understands how to pursue these cases with strength, preparation, and care.
The national Uber & Lyft sexual assault lawsuit attorneys at Anapol Weiss are investigating claims on behalf of survivors across the United States. Your consultation is free and confidential, and there is no obligation to move forward.
Call Anapol Weiss today at 215-735-1130 or complete our online contact form to discuss your legal options.