Our team is proud to be leading the pursuit of justice for individuals who were sexually assaulted or harassed by Uber drivers. Girard Sharp partner Sarah London was appointed as one of three co-leads in the nationwide multidistrict litigation, In re: Uber Technologies, Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, leading the case and legal strategy on behalf of survivors. Partner Andrew Kaufman is also serving as the Co-Chair of the Law & Briefing Committee in the litigation, helping drive the case forward. With thousands of reported incidents—including non-consensual contact and assault—our firm is helping hold Uber accountable for failing to ensure rider safety.
If you were sexually assaulted or sexually harassed by an Uber driver, you may have a claim for relief. Protect your rights and speak with a Girard Sharp attorney by filling out our contact form or by dialing (866) 981-4800 for a confidential, free consultation.
Uber Driver Sexual Assault by the Numbers
· According to a safety report released by Uber in early December 2019, nearly 6,000 sexual assaults involving its drivers were reported during 2017 and 2018 alone. The reported cases fell under a wide range of inappropriate behavior, from non-consensual touching and kissing to attempted or actual non-consensual intercourse.
· According to The New York Times, Uber “received a report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct in the United States almost every eight minutes on average between 2017 and 2022, sealed court records show, a level far more pervasive than what the company has disclosed.”
Read The New York Times’ recent article highlighting many
of the central claims in the pending litigation: “Uber’s
Festering Sexual Assault Problem.”
Our Commitment to Excellence
Girard Sharp has earned national Tier 1 rankings for Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation and has been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list each year over the past decade. Read about some of our results. We have substantial experience in lawsuits concerning sensitive issues and in guiding affected individuals through the litigation process with discretion. From holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for marketing birth-control pills that caused life-threatening blood clots, to obtaining over $14 million in restitution on behalf of fertility clinic patients whose frozen eggs and embryos were compromised, we have a well-established track record of successfully taking on some of the world’s largest corporations and institutions.
