Were You Assaulted During an Uber or Lyft Ride? You May Be Owed Money.
Updated: February 12, 2026
Status: Actively Accepting Claims
Recent Jury Award: $8.5 Million to One Person (Feb. 2026)
People Currently Suing: 3,700+
Here's What's Happening (The Short Version)
If you were sexually assaulted, groped, harassed, or touched inappropriately by an Uber or Lyft driver, you may be able to get money for what happened to you — even if it happened years ago and even if you never filed a police report.Right now, over 3,700 people are suing Uber in federal court, and a brand-new group of lawsuits against Lyft just launched in February 2026. These aren't small claims. On February 5, 2026, a jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to one person — the first case to go to trial.
The lawsuits say Uber and Lyft knew their drivers were assaulting passengers and didn't do enough to stop it. Uber's own records show nearly 10,000 reported sexual assaults between 2017 and 2020. Lyft reported over 4,000 between 2017 and 2019. A New York Times investigation found the real numbers may be far higher.
You don't pay anything to find out if you qualify. Fill out a short form and an attorney will review your situation for free.
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Do I Qualify? (Quick Checklist)
You likely qualify 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 or physically restrained you
• You were a minor at the time of the incident
You do NOT need:
• A police report — many people never reported to police and still qualify
• Physical evidence — your account of what happened matters
• Money upfront — attorneys only get paid if you win
What helps your case (but isn't required):
• Your Uber or Lyft ride receipt or app trip history
• Text messages you sent to anyone about what happened
• Medical or therapy records
• A report you made to Uber, Lyft, or the police
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How Much Money Could I Get?
Every case is different. How much you could receive depends on what happened to you, the evidence you have, and how it affected your life. Here's what compensation can cover:• Medical bills — emergency room visits, doctor's appointments, medications
• Therapy and counseling — past sessions and future treatment you'll need
• Lost income — wages you missed because of what happened
• Pain and suffering — the emotional and psychological toll
In the first case to go to trial, one person was awarded $8.5 million. Not every case will result in that amount, but it shows how seriously juries are taking these claims. With 3,700+ cases still pending, Uber could owe tens of billions of dollars total.
This is not a class action where everyone gets a small check. Each person files their own individual case and is compensated based on their own experience. That means your payout is based on your situation — not split among thousands of people.
How Does This Work? (3 Simple Steps)
• Step 1: Fill out a short form. Click here — it takes about 30 seconds. Everything you share is confidential.
• Step 2: A lawyer reviews your case for free. They'll look at what happened, when it happened, and what proof you have. There is no cost and no obligation.
• Step 3: If you have a case, the lawyer handles everything. They file the paperwork, deal with Uber or Lyft, and fight for your compensation. You only pay if you win.
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The $8.5 Million Verdict — What Happened
On February 5, 2026, a jury in Phoenix, Arizona found Uber liable for a driver's sexual assault of 19-year-old passenger Jaylynn Dean. The driver picked her up late at night from a bar in Tempe in November 2023, ended the trip early, and assaulted her.Key details from the trial:
• Uber's own internal safety system flagged the ride as high risk (0.81 out of 1.0) — but nothing was done to protect her
• The jury ruled the driver was acting as Uber's "apparent agent," meaning Uber is responsible for what he did — even though Uber calls its drivers "independent contractors"
• Uber's internal documents showed the company knew about the assault problem for years but chose to focus on growing the business instead of making rides safer
• Her lawyers asked for $144 million; the jury awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages
This was the first of over 3,700 cases to go to trial. More trials are coming in 2026, and legal experts say this verdict will push Uber toward settling the remaining cases.
Where Do Things Stand Right Now?
• Uber: Over 3,700 people have filed lawsuits in federal court. An additional 500+ cases are in California state court. The first trial just ended with an $8.5 million verdict for the victim. The next trial is set for May 2026.
• Lyft: A separate group of lawsuits was formally organized on February 6, 2026. Lyft faces the same type of allegations — that it failed to protect riders from dangerous drivers. These cases are just getting started, so now is a good time to file if you were assaulted during a Lyft ride.
• Congress: In September 2025, a House subcommittee opened an investigation into how Uber handles sexual assault reports after a New York Times investigation revealed the real number of assaults may be many times higher than what Uber publicly disclosed.
Common Questions
What if it happened years ago?
You may still qualify. Every state has different time limits, but many people are successfully filing claims for incidents that happened years in the past. An attorney can tell you if you're 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 3,700+ 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. Your attorney can explain how this works in your situation.
Is this a class action?
No. This is what's called a "mass tort." The difference is important: in a class action, everyone splits one pot of money (usually small amounts). In a mass tort, each person has their own case and gets compensated individually based on what happened to them. That's why the first person to go to trial got $8.5 million.
Does this cost me anything?
No. The attorneys work on what's called a "contingency basis" — meaning they only get paid if you win or receive a settlement. There is zero cost to you upfront.
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How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Sources
• NBC News — Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5 Million (Feb. 2026)• CNN — Uber $8.5 Million Verdict (Feb. 2026)
• AboutLawsuits.com — Lyft MDL Established (Feb. 2026)
• Uber U.S. Safety Reports
• Lyft Safety Transparency Report 2024
• U.S. District Court — Uber Sexual Assault MDL
• RAINN — Sexual Assault Statistics
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| Quick Summary | |
| What is this? | Lawsuits against Uber & Lyft for sexual assault by drivers |
|---|---|
| Status | Open — accepting new claims now |
| First Jury Award | $8.5 Million to one person (Feb. 2026) |
| People suing Uber | 3,700+ in federal court, 500+ in state court |
| People suing Lyft | New lawsuits just organized (Feb. 2026) |
| Police report needed? | No |
| Cost to you | $0 — you only pay if you win |
| Next trial date | May 2026 |
| Get started | Free 30-Second Review |
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