Sep 03, 2021 · Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
An anonymous Dallas, Texas woman, as of last month, is suing popular ride-sharing service Uber after claiming she was sexually assaulted by her then Uber driver. The lawsuit, which was filed in Dallas County by the woman’s sexual abuse lawyer, lists the driver, Uber, and the driver’s limousine company as defendants in the case.
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Sep 03, 2021 · FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2021 file photo, a passer-by walks past a sign offering directions to an Uber and Lyft ride pickup location at Logan International Airport, in Boston. Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas. The Texas law bans …
According to its own safety report, Uber admits 1000s of passengers have been sexually assaulted when using its service. The company has been opera...
Uber is being sued by passengers who contend that the company did not do enough to ensure their safety, particularly through its scrutiny of driver...
The number of Uber ride sexual assaults is unknown, simply due to the fact that the vast majority of sex crimes go unreported. Uber itself reported...
It is not clear how many physical assaults have occurred on Uber rides, but many passengers as well as drivers have reported physical assaults, inc...
The statute of limitations on sexual assault, i.e., the maximum amount of time that can elapse before legal proceedings are initiated, differs from...
Each sexual assault case is unique and, therefore, the level of compensation can differ substantially. But passengers have sued Uber for large amou...
One Californian law firm has over 800 sexual assault cases involving either Uber or its main rival, Lyft. The cases are at various stages of progression, but well over 100 have been filed in court as of July 1 st, 2021.
Sexual assaults often go unreported. For example, a study by the DOJ in 2016 estimated that around four out of every five rapes and sexual assaults are not reported to the police.
Critics of Uber have long held that its hiring policy, lack of driver training and allegedly poor oversight of its drivers’ conduct was always going to be a recipe for disaster.
Sexual assault is a broad term to describe a multitude of possible acts that are considered criminal. Some of the types of rideshare sexual assaults are listed below:
Not all assaults on rideshare journeys are sexual. Physical violence is all too common, and it’s something that endangers both drivers and passengers. One 2020 survey from Uber drivers showed that 53% believed the company must do more to ensure driver safety.
Founded in 2009, Uber revolutionized the idea of urban transport. The concept was that drivers would be independent contractors, using Uber’s ride-hailing app to pick up and drop off passengers like a taxi service.
Uber performs background checks on its drivers before hiring them. This includes a criminal background check and scrutiny of the drivers’ licensing status. It states clearly that any “serious criminal convictions [including sexual assault] will result in disqualification”.
After an assault, it is important to contact and report the incident to law enforcement so that they may begin an investigation.
The demand letter can be simple. All you need to do is write who you are, what the issue is, and what you hope to receive as compensation. Make sure to send this letter through U.S certified mail. Send the letter to:
Each state has different forms to fill out. Please contact your local court clerk so they may direct you to the appropriate forms.
Make three copies. The court will stamp all three copies and keep the original.
If an agreement is not reached during the settlement, the case will go to trial. Cases against Uber/Lyft typically end in a settlement.
The judge and jury will determine whether you will win the case or not. If you do win, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
Uber is not liable for the conduct of its drivers as they work as independent contractors. Uber however is responsible for doing a background check on their drivers to ensure a safe environment. Uber is liable for sexual assault if they are found in court to have been responsible for the victim’s harm.
Common carrier accidents and passenger injuries are two topics that fall under tort law, specifically, negligence. Negligence refers to an individual’s failure to use reasonable care that results in damage or injury being done to another person.
Another tort law issue that often appears during Uber accident lawsuits are the concepts of vicarious liability and independent contractors.
As discussed above, ridesharing services lawsuits can be tricky because the law varies by state and it is constantly changing. Therefore, whether you are a driver or a passenger involved in an Uber accident, you should contact a local Uber attorney for further assistance with your case.