Uber & Lyft Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit 2025 Guide: Eligibility, Settlements & Filing Steps

Who Qualifies for a Rideshare Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

• Assault, attempted assault, groping, harassment, or other sexual misconduct during an Uber or Lyft ride;
• Incident reported to police, medical provider, or the platform (app report, support ticket, email, etc.) — not strictly required but helpful;
• Trip details (date, city, approximate time, pickup/dropoff, driver info if known) or app receipts;
• Within your state’s statute of limitations or revival window (some states extend timelines for adult/child sexual assault);
• Emotional trauma and therapy records can support damages even without severe physical injury.

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Claims & Injuries Alleged

• Negligence: hiring, retention, supervision, failure to warn of known risks;
• Fraud by omission / safety marketing: allegedly misleading claims about background checks and safety;
• Product / platform design theories: insufficient in-app safeguards (PIN, audio/video, geofencing, SOS, repeat offender flags);
• Injuries: PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, career/education disruption; physical injuries where applicable;
• Damages: therapy and medical costs, lost income, loss of enjoyment, and punitive damages where allowed.

Settlement Outlook & Key Value Drivers

Based on bellwether posture and alleged systemic safety failures, substantial settlements are expected in select cases, with values varying widely by facts. Key drivers include:

• Severity & corroboration: contemporaneous report, medical/therapy records, witness, ride data (GPS, trip logs);
• Driver history: prior complaints, criminal record, background check gaps, repeat assignments;
• Platform knowledge & conduct: internal data, safety report handling, privilege/withheld docs, lobbying records;
• Venue & jury trends: NY/CA/IL/GA hot spots; state revival statutes for sexual assault can expand claims;
• Economic loss: long-term therapy, disability, job or school interruptions.

Note: Educational only — past results don’t predict individual outcomes.

Deadlines to File (Statutes of Limitations)

General personal-injury limits are often 2–3 years, but adult/child sexual assault revival laws or discovery rules can extend deadlines. Some courts require pre-suit notices or government-entity notices if a public agency is implicated. Speak with an attorney promptly to preserve rights.

Uber/Lyft Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Updates™

Last updated August 2025.

• Jul 28, 2025: CMC held; briefs on bellwether order due Aug 12; positions on multi-district trial venues required; next CMC Aug 22.
• Jul 23, 2025: Expectation of significant settlements in MDL and CA JCCP given facts and alleged systemic safety failures.
• Jul 9, 2025: One bellwether dismissed; some marketing-fraud claims trimmed, but fraud-by-omission theory remains.
• Jul 8, 2025: New Louisiana case alleges assault during New Orleans ride; negligence and product liability counts.
• Jul 1, 2025: MDL 2,359 cases; CA JCCP 600+; total approaches ~3,000 lawsuits.
• Jun 28, 2025: Court enforces Bellwether Deposition Protocol; sets briefing schedule on litigation-funding subpoenas.
• Jun 18, 2025: Eight-plaintiff CA filing alleges Uber knew of incidents since 2014; failure to implement safeguards.
• Jun 7, 2025: MDL 2,229 cases; CA JCCP 619; total exceeds 2,800.
• Jun 5, 2025: Subpoenas to Checkr/Accurate Background; plaintiffs seek court order compelling driver background records.
• Jun 2, 2025: Hon. Gail Andler appointed Settlement Master; conferences underway.
• May 20–26, 2025: New CA filings; Uber moves to transfer 13/20 bellwethers to incident venues.
• May 15–13, 2025: Discovery orders on Rule 30(b)(6); time limits rejected; case-specific discovery progressing.
• May 8, 2025: First bellwether trial group of six set; substantial completion of fact discovery by Jul 16; first trial Dec 8, 2025.
• Apr 22–May 2, 2025: MDL tops 2,062 cases; FTC sues Uber over Uber One cancellations (separate but relevant context).
• Jan–Apr 2025 (highlights): Rapid MDL growth (1,562→1,600+); Special Master for privilege disputes; court compels production of safety-incident data (GPS, trip details); repeated orders rejecting overbroad privilege claims; bellwether selection efforts continue.
• Late 2024 (highlights): Court orders broader incident data (all 21 categories); deposition guidelines set; Lyft subpoena on ISSP custodians; MDL growth to 1,400+; initial bellwether plan (then refined in 2025).

We update this section monthly with MDL activity, notable filings, and verdicts.

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How the Rideshare Lawsuit Process Works

1. Free consult: capture ride details, reporting history, and therapy/medical records;
2. Filing: MDL (N.D. Cal.) or state-court coordinated proceedings where applicable;
3. Discovery: trip and GPS data, driver background files, internal safety reports, corporate depositions;
4. Bellwethers: early trials (first set slated to begin Dec 8, 2025) inform settlement ranges;
5. Resolution: settlements via mediator/Settlement Master or jury verdicts.

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Sources & Safety Reports

• Uber U.S. Safety Reports (2019, 2022) — incident categories, methodology
• Court filings & MDL orders — discovery protocols, privilege rulings, bellwether schedules
• Public agency and legislative materials on rideshare background checks and safety requirements