Who qualifies for compensation from Uber or Lyft assault cases?

People who experienced sexual assault, attempted assault, or sexual harassment during a rideshare trip, pickup, or dropoff may qualify. Proof can include app trip history, receipts, medical or therapy records, or reports made to the company or law enforcement.

What evidence helps a rideshare assault claim?

Trip receipts or app history, contemporaneous messages to friends or family, medical and therapy records, and reports to Uber, Lyft, or police can strengthen a claim.

How much compensation is available?

Compensation varies by facts and may include medical bills, therapy, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Many cases proceed in coordinated actions or MDL rather than a single class payout.

How do I start a confidential case review?

Complete the short form linked on this page. An attorney will evaluate eligibility and next steps at no upfront cost.

Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit Investigation

Uber Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit Investigation

Published: December 16, 2025 · Updated: June 20, 2026

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Status: Active litigation — Uber MDL 3084 & Lyft MDL 3171 (ongoing)

What's Available: Individual legal claims — no settlement claim form or fund

Time Limits: Statutes of limitations apply and vary by state — don't wait

Compensation May Be Available for Rideshare Assault Survivors

Survivors who experienced sexual assault, harassment, or other abuse during Uber or Lyft rides may qualify for compensation. Lawsuits allege failures in screening, monitoring, and removing dangerous drivers, as well as misleading safety messaging to riders. Public safety reports show thousands of reported incidents. Many survivors can seek compensation even without a prior police report.

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Uber's U.S. Safety Reports disclosed nearly 6,000 sexual assault incidents in 2017 and 2018. Lyft's safety report identified more than 4,000 sexual assault incidents between 2017 and 2019. Sexual assault is often underreported, so true counts may be higher. The federal multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of California and coordinated California state cases continue to expand while courts oversee discovery, bellwether selections, and settlement discussions.

Do I Qualify for Compensation?

You may qualify if:

• The incident occurred during an Uber or Lyft ride, pickup, or dropoff
• The incident involved sexual assault, attempted assault, or sexual harassment
• You have ride receipts, app history, contemporaneous notes, medical or therapy records, or other supporting documentation
• Your claim is within your state's statute of limitations or discovery window

What Compensation Could Be Available?

Potential recovery may include medical expenses, therapy, lost wages or earning capacity, and non-economic damages for pain and suffering. Settlement values vary by facts. Individualized claims often proceed in coordinated mass torts or MDL rather than a single class payout.

How to Start a Confidential Review

• Click the button below or here to complete a brief, 30-second survey
• Share when and where the ride occurred and any proof you have
• An attorney will evaluate eligibility and next steps with no upfront cost

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Recent Updates to the Rideshare Abuse Lawsuit

Federal MDL proceedings are active. The first Uber bellwether trial reached a verdict on February 5, 2026, when a jury awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages; a second Uber bellwether in April 2026 found Uber liable but awarded $5,000 — a reminder that outcomes vary widely and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. As of June 1, 2026, the Uber MDL (No. 3084) had about 3,571 pending federal actions and the separate Lyft MDL (No. 3171) had 54. Additional bellwether trials are expected later in 2026, and there is no global settlement claim form.

What Evidence Helps My Rideshare Abuse Claim?

• Ride receipts or trip history from the app
• Medical records and therapy notes
• Messages to friends or family describing the incident
• Reports made to Uber, Lyft, or law enforcement

What Types of Rideshare Sexual Abuse Are Reported?

Survivors of rideshare abuse have reported many different forms of misconduct, ranging from harassment to violent assaults. Some of the most common types of abuse linked to Uber and Lyft rides include sexual abuse, attempted sexual abuse, forced kissing, groping or inappropriate touching, and in some tragic cases, rape. Victims may also suffer related physical injuries as a result of these assaults.