Who may want to request a legal review for an Uber or Lyft sexual assault lawsuit?

Anyone who experienced sexual assault, attempted assault, or sexual harassment during an Uber or Lyft ride, pickup, or dropoff may want to request a legal review. Helpful records can include app trip history, ride receipts, medical or therapy records, messages to friends or family, or reports made to the rideshare company or law enforcement. A prior police report is not required. Every case depends on the facts, the state where it happened, and any applicable deadline.

What evidence may help a rideshare sexual assault claim?

Trip receipts or app ride history, contemporaneous messages to friends or family, medical and therapy records, and reports to Uber, Lyft, police, a school, a workplace, a doctor, a therapist, or an advocate may help. A police report is helpful but not required. Do not delete ride receipts, screenshots, texts, emails, app records, or medical documents if you are considering legal action.

Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit: June 2026 Update & MDL Status

Q: Is this a class action or mass tort?

These are generally individual legal claims, not a standard class action settlement. Many cases are coordinated through federal multidistrict litigation (an MDL) so 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. Compensation, if any, depends on the individual case.

By Steve Levine

Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit — June 2026 Update

Published: June 15, 2025 · Updated: June 20, 2026

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▼ 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.

Status Potential Cases Under Review Individual legal claims · no settlement claim form announced

Recent Uber Verdicts $8.5 Million (Feb. 2026) · $5,000 (Apr. 2026) Outcomes vary widely — each case is decided on its own facts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Pending Federal Actions Uber MDL 3084: 3,571 · Lyft MDL 3171: 54 JPML counts as of June 1, 2026 · state-court cases may also exist · counts can change monthly

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

June 2026 Update

June 2026 Update: The Uber sexual assault litigation continues to move forward in federal court. According to JPML data, the Uber federal MDL had 3,571 pending actions as of June 1, 2026. Uber has now faced multiple bellwether trials, including a February 2026 verdict awarding $8.5 million in compensatory damages and an April 2026 verdict where a jury again found Uber liable but awarded $5,000. Lyft now has a separate federal MDL, MDL No. 3171, also in the Northern District of California. There is no global settlement claim form announced at this time.

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 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 in federal court. As of June 1, 2026, the Uber federal MDL had 3,571 pending actions, and a separate, newer Lyft federal MDL had 54. These are separate litigations: Uber cases are coordinated in MDL No. 3084, and Lyft cases are coordinated in MDL No. 3171. On February 5, 2026, a jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in compensatory damages to one survivor — the first Uber case to go to trial. In April 2026, another jury found Uber liable but awarded $5,000.

The lawsuits say Uber and Lyft knew their drivers were assaulting passengers and didn't do enough to stop it. Uber's own safety reports show nearly 10,000 reported sexual assaults between 2017 and 2020. Lyft reported over 4,000 between 2017 and 2019.

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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 $8.5 million verdict shows that some juries may take these allegations seriously, but it does not mean every case will result in a similar award. The April 2026 $5,000 verdict also shows that outcomes can vary widely. There is no average or guaranteed amount.

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 yet. Any future resolution would depend on trial results, the number and strength of claims, state law, and settlement negotiations.

How Does This Work? (3 Simple Steps)

• Step 1: Fill out a short form. Click here — you can start a confidential review in about 30 seconds.

• Step 2: Your information may be reviewed. Your information may be reviewed by a legal representative or participating attorney, at no cost and with no obligation.

• 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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What Happened in the $8.5 Million Uber Verdict?

On February 5, 2026, a jury in Phoenix, Arizona found Uber liable for a driver's sexual assault of a 19-year-old passenger. 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 found the driver was acting as Uber's "apparent agent," meaning Uber could be held responsible for what he did even though Uber classifies its drivers as independent contractors
• Her lawyers asked for $144 million; the jury awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages

This was the first Uber case in the federal MDL to go to trial. Uber disputed liability and may challenge or appeal trial results.

Why the April 2026 $5,000 Uber Verdict Matters

In April 2026, a federal jury in North Carolina found Uber liable in another driver sexual assault case — but awarded the plaintiff $5,000.

The difference between $8.5 million and $5,000 shows why these are individual cases. Case value depends on the facts, the evidence, the injuries, the applicable state law, and what a jury believes. Not every claim is worth millions, and no verdict in someone else's case guarantees an outcome in yours.

Uber MDL No. 3084 Status

The Uber litigation is MDL No. 3084, In re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation. It is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California before Judge Charles R. Breyer.

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) lists Uber MDL No. 3084 in its June 1, 2026 docket summary, with 3,571 pending actions as of that date. Additional related state-court cases may exist, and MDL counts can change monthly.

Additional bellwether trials are expected in 2026, but trial dates can change. Some reporting has pointed to September 2026 bellwether activity, but trial schedules can change. Readers should not rely on this article for legal deadlines or court scheduling.

Lyft MDL No. 3171 Status

Lyft now has its own federal MDL, separate from the Uber litigation. The Lyft litigation is MDL No. 3171, In re: Lyft, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California before Judge Rita F. Lin.

The JPML's June 1, 2026 docket summary lists Lyft MDL No. 3171 with 54 pending actions. The Lyft federal MDL was created in 2026 and is still much smaller and earlier-stage than the Uber MDL. Lyft faces the same type of allegations — that it failed to protect riders from dangerous drivers.

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. These are individual legal claims, not a standard class action settlement where everyone submits the same form for a fixed payment.

Why were there two very different Uber verdicts in 2026?
The February 2026 Uber verdict awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages, while an April 2026 Uber verdict awarded $5,000. These different outcomes show that each case depends on its own facts, evidence, injuries, legal issues, and jury findings. They do not establish a guaranteed settlement amount for anyone else.

Are Uber and Lyft part of the same lawsuit?
No. Uber and Lyft face similar types of allegations, but they are separate litigations. Uber cases are coordinated in MDL No. 3084. Lyft cases are coordinated separately in MDL No. 3171. Both are in the Northern District of California.

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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