Published
June 15, 2025
Updated
August 7, 2026
Uber and Lyft face the same kind of allegations — that they knew drivers were assaulting passengers and did not do enough — but they are two entirely separate litigations, at very different stages. This page compares them side by side and points you to the right one.
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It was an Uber
Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit →
MDL 3084 and JCCP 5188, all three decided trials, the common carrier rulings, and the next bellwether.
It was a Lyft
Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit →
MDL 3171 and JCCP 5061, how the new MDL was built, direct filing, and why no Lyft case has been tried.
Pending Litigation · No Settlement Yet
This article describes pending lawsuits. The allegations in most of these cases remain unproven, and Uber and Lyft dispute liability. Two Uber bellwether verdicts have been returned, but they may be challenged or appealed and do not decide any other case. There is no settlement fund and no settlement claim form. This page is informational and is not legal advice.
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Legal deadlines (statutes of limitations) apply to these claims, they vary by state, and once a deadline passes a claim can be barred permanently. This page is an attorney advertisement and a free informational resource — not a law firm. Submitting the form does not create an attorney-client relationship, file anything, or stop any deadline, and it does not guarantee that an attorney will review or respond to your case. Do not wait for a callback. If you are considering a claim, speak with a qualified attorney directly as soon as possible. You are free to choose any attorney you wish — you are never required to use this site or any attorney it connects you with, and OpenClassActions.com does not recommend or endorse any particular lawyer.
Latest Update
August 2026 Update: Both federal dockets grew again over the summer. According to the JPML statistics report dated August 3, 2026, the Uber federal MDL had 4,397 pending actions, up from 3,571 on June 1 — one of the fastest-growing large dockets in the country over that stretch. The separate Lyft federal MDL reached 72 pending actions, up from 54, after the court opened direct filing and approved a short-form complaint in June. Uber has now been through two federal bellwether trials, with a third reported to be set for October 2026; no Lyft case has been tried. There is still no global settlement claim form announced for either company.
Status
Potential Cases Under Review
Individual legal claims · no settlement claim form announced
Two Separate Litigations
Uber MDL 3084 · Lyft MDL 3171
Different judges, different schedules, different stages — a ruling in one does not bind the other
Pending Federal Actions
Uber MDL 3084: 4,397 · Lyft MDL 3171: 72
JPML counts as of August 3, 2026 · California state-court cases are counted separately · counts can change monthly
Trials Decided
Uber: 3 · Lyft: 0
Uber outcomes ranged from a defense verdict to $8.5 million. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Can I Claim?
No — there is nothing to claim from a settlement fund
Survivors may request a free, confidential legal review instead
Deadlines
Time limits apply — and vary by state
Missing a statute of limitations can permanently bar a claim — don't wait to speak with an attorney
Uber vs. Lyft, Side by Side
Both companies face the same core allegation — that they knew drivers were assaulting passengers and did not do enough about it. Almost everything else about the two proceedings is different.| Uber | Lyft | |
|---|---|---|
| Federal MDL | MDL No. 3084, created 2023 | MDL No. 3171, created February 2026 |
| Judge | Charles R. Breyer | Rita F. Lin |
| Court | N.D. California | N.D. California |
| Pending federal actions | 4,397 (JPML, Aug. 3, 2026) | 72 (JPML, Aug. 3, 2026) |
| California state track | JCCP No. 5188, coordinated since 2021 | JCCP No. 5061, coordinated since 2020 |
| Trials decided | 3 — Sept. 2025 defense verdict, $8.5M Feb. 2026, $5,000 Apr. 2026 | None — no case has reached a jury |
| Next trial | Third federal bellwether reported for October 2026 | No bellwether scheduled in the MDL |
| Company-reported assaults | 5,981 (2017–18) and 3,824 (2019–20), per Uber's U.S. Safety Reports | 4,158 (2017–19) and 2,651 (2020–22), per Lyft's transparency reporting |
| Settlement or claim form | None announced | None announced |
| Full detail | Uber sexual assault lawsuit | Lyft sexual assault lawsuit |
The practical read: the Uber litigation is roughly sixty times larger and has jury results to reason from; the Lyft litigation is in its first year federally, though its California state cases are older than Uber's. Neither has a settlement.
Here's What's Happening (The Short Version)
If you were sexually assaulted, groped, harassed, or touched inappropriately by a rideshare driver, you may be able to pursue compensation through an individual legal claim — even if it happened years ago and even if you never filed a police report.Thousands of survivors are suing the rideshare companies. The lawsuits say Uber and Lyft knew their drivers were assaulting passengers and didn't do enough to stop it — that background screening missed dangerous drivers, that complaints went unanswered, that both companies marketed themselves as a safe way to get home while knowing their own reported assault numbers. Uber and Lyft dispute the allegations, and neither has been found liable across the litigation.
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Why This Is Two Cases, Not One
Headlines routinely say "the rideshare lawsuit," and that phrasing has cost readers real time. There is no single rideshare case. There are four coordinated proceedings — two federal MDLs and two California state proceedings — and they do not travel together.A ruling in the Uber MDL does not bind the Lyft MDL, even though both sit in the same courthouse. A verdict against Uber does not establish anything about Lyft's liability. The two dockets are also decades apart in maturity: Uber's federal MDL was created in 2023 and has been through three trials, while Lyft's was created in February 2026 and has not scheduled one.
So the first question is which company. Once you know that, read the page for that company — the Uber sexual assault lawsuit page or the Lyft sexual assault lawsuit page — because the case counts, the rulings, the trial history, and the timeline are all different. Everything below this point applies to both.
Is This a Class Action Settlement?
No. This is not a standard class action settlement where everyone submits the same claim form and receives the same type of payment. The Uber and Lyft rideshare sexual assault lawsuits are generally individual legal claims, with many cases coordinated together through federal multidistrict litigation, known as an MDL. That means the court can handle shared issues more efficiently, but each survivor's case is still evaluated based on their own facts, evidence, injuries, and applicable state law.There is no single settlement fund for consumers to claim from right now, and no global settlement claim form has been announced. Compensation, if any, depends on the individual case.
Who May Want to Request a Legal Review?
You may want to request a legal review if any of the following happened to you during an Uber or Lyft ride, pickup, or dropoff:• You were sexually assaulted or raped
• A driver groped you, touched you inappropriately, or made unwanted physical contact
• A driver kissed you without your consent
• A driver exposed themselves to you
• A driver made sexual comments, threats, or advances
• A driver kidnapped you, physically restrained you, or took you off route
• You were a minor at the time of the incident
Every case depends on the facts, the state where it happened, and any applicable deadline.
You do NOT need:
• A police report — many people never reported to police
• Physical evidence — your account of what happened matters
• Money upfront — the attorneys handling these cases typically work on contingency
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What Evidence May Help?
None of this is required to request a review, but these records may help your case:• Your Uber or Lyft ride receipt or app trip history
• Screenshots and texts you sent to friends or family about what happened
• Reports you made to Uber, Lyft, police, a school, a workplace, a doctor, a therapist, or an advocate
• Medical or therapy records
• Photos, videos, location data, or witness names
Do not delete ride receipts, screenshots, texts, emails, app records, or medical documents if you are considering legal action.
What Compensation Could Cover
Every case is different. What compensation could cover depends on what happened to you, the evidence you have, how it affected your life, and the law of your state:• Medical bills — emergency room visits, doctor's appointments, medications
• Therapy and counseling — past sessions and future treatment
• Lost income — wages you missed because of what happened
• Emotional distress and pain and suffering
• Other damages depending on state law
The three decided Uber verdicts — no damages, $8.5 million, and $5,000 — are the honest answer to "what are these cases worth," and the honest answer is that it depends entirely on the case. There is no average and no guaranteed amount, and on the Lyft side there is not yet a verdict to reason from at all.
This is not a class action settlement where everyone gets the same check. Each person's claim is evaluated individually based on their own experience. There is no global settlement for either company. Any future resolution would depend on trial results, the number and strength of claims, state law, and settlement negotiations.
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• Step 3: If an attorney accepts your case, they handle the legal process. Attorneys handling these cases typically work on contingency, meaning fees come out of any recovery rather than your pocket. You are free to choose any attorney you wish, and you are never required to hire anyone this site connects you with.
Important: A review is not guaranteed, and submitting the form does not stop any legal deadline. If you do not hear back promptly, do not wait — contact a qualified attorney of your choosing directly, because time limits may be running.
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Read the Page for Your Company
The docket numbers, trial history, court rulings, and timeline all differ by company. Pick the one that applies to you:• Uber sexual assault lawsuit — MDL No. 3084 before Judge Charles R. Breyer and the California JCCP No. 5188 state track, all three decided trials in detail, the common carrier rulings, the Uber records that may help a claim, and the next scheduled bellwether.
• Lyft sexual assault lawsuit — MDL No. 3171 before Judge Rita F. Lin, how the new MDL was assembled order by order, the short-form complaint and direct-filing procedure, the older California JCCP No. 5061 cases, and why no Lyft case has reached a jury.
• Illinois rideshare liability rules — Illinois stopped exempting rideshare companies from common carrier status on January 1, 2024, so the date of the ride changes the analysis there for both companies.
Common Questions
What if I submit the form and no attorney contacts me?
Submitting a form through this page does not guarantee that a lawyer will review, accept, or respond to your case. It also does not file a lawsuit or preserve any legal deadline. Because time limits may apply, you should not wait for a response before seeking legal advice. If you do not hear back, contact another qualified attorney directly as soon as possible.
Does submitting this form stop the statute of limitations?
No. Submitting a form on this page does not file a lawsuit, preserve a claim, toll a statute of limitations, or extend any deadline. Only a qualified attorney can advise you about deadlines that may apply to your situation.
Is there a settlement claim form?
No global settlement claim form has been announced for either company. These are individual legal claims, not a standard class action settlement where everyone submits the same form for a fixed payment.
How do the Uber and Lyft rideshare litigations compare?
They are at very different stages. As of the JPML report dated August 3, 2026, Uber MDL No. 3084 had 4,397 pending federal actions and Lyft MDL No. 3171 had 72. The Uber MDL was created in 2023 and has produced three decided trials — a September 2025 California state verdict for Uber, a February 2026 federal verdict of $8.5 million, and an April 2026 federal verdict of $5,000. The Lyft MDL was created in February 2026 and no Lyft case has reached a jury. On the state side, the Uber cases are coordinated as JCCP No. 5188 and the Lyft cases as JCCP No. 5061, which has been running since 2020.
Are Uber and Lyft part of the same lawsuit?
No. Uber and Lyft face similar types of allegations, but they are entirely separate litigations before different judges on different schedules. Uber cases are coordinated in MDL No. 3084 before Judge Charles R. Breyer. Lyft cases are coordinated separately in MDL No. 3171 before Judge Rita F. Lin. Both MDLs sit in the Northern District of California, and each company also faces a separate California state-court coordinated proceeding. A ruling in one does not bind the other.
What if it happened years ago?
You may still be able to pursue a claim. Every state has different time limits, which may depend on the date of the incident and the survivor's age at the time. A qualified attorney can tell you whether you are still within the window.
What if I didn't report it to the police?
That's okay. A police report helps, but it is not required. Many of the people currently suing never filed a police report.
Will my name be public?
In many cases, survivors can proceed under a pseudonym (like "Jane Doe") to protect their privacy. An attorney can explain how this works in your situation.
Does this cost me anything?
The attorneys handling these cases typically work on a contingency basis, meaning they are paid out of any recovery rather than upfront. The case review itself is free.
Do I have to use the attorneys from this page, or can I choose my own lawyer?
You can hire any attorney you choose. You are never required to use this site or any attorney it connects you with. OpenClassActions.com is an attorney-advertising and informational resource, not a law firm, and it does not recommend or endorse any particular lawyer. You are always free to research and contact a qualified attorney independently — and because deadlines may be running, doing so promptly is a good idea.
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Sources
• JPML — Pending MDLs statistics reports (August 3, 2026)• JPML — Pending MDLs by MDL Number (August 3, 2026)
• U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal. — Uber Passenger Sexual Assault MDL No. 3084
• Reuters — Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5 Million (Feb. 2026)
• Reuters — Uber Loses Another Driver Sex Assault Trial, Ordered to Pay $5,000 (Apr. 2026)
• AP — Uber North Carolina Verdict (Apr. 2026)
• Uber U.S. Safety Reports
• Lyft Safety Transparency Report
• RAINN — Sexual Violence Statistics
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Status
Two separate MDLs pending — no settlement in either
Uber Case
In re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation
Uber MDL
MDL No. 3084 — Judge Charles R. Breyer — 4,397 pending (Aug. 3, 2026)
Uber State Track
In re Uber Rideshare Cases — JCCP No. 5188 (San Francisco County Superior Court)
Lyft Case
In re: Lyft, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation
Lyft MDL
MDL No. 3171 — Judge Rita F. Lin — 72 pending (Aug. 3, 2026)
Lyft State Track
In re Lyft Rideshare Cases — JCCP No. 5061 (San Francisco County Superior Court)
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (both MDLs)
Official Website
JPML Pending MDLs
