Uber Faces Surge in Sexual Assault Lawsuits, Class Action Consolidation as Allegations Mount
San Francisco, CA – Hundreds of Uber passengers have alleged in a class-action lawsuit that they were sexually assaulted by their drivers, sparking broad legal scrutiny and demanding accountability from the rideshare giant. The cases have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) under “In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation – MDL No. 3084”, which as of August 2024 encompasses nearly 400 claims and is expected to surge into the thousands. The lawsuit accuses Uber of failing to conduct sufficient background checks on drivers, lacking adequate safety measures, and prioritizing rapid expansion … Read more