Active lawsuitSexual assault and exploitationMDL No. 3084
Uber passenger sexual assault lawsuits
Riders trust that the car that arrives is safe. Survivors across the country have filed lawsuits alleging that Uber knew drivers were sexually assaulting and harassing passengers and failed to take reasonable steps to protect them. If this happened to you, it was not your fault. Our legal team reviews these cases with care and discretion, and you can ask for a free case evaluation. You decide how much to share.
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This page summarizes what pending lawsuits allege, based on court records and official sources. Allegations in a lawsuit are not findings by a court. It's general information, not legal advice about your situation. Last reviewed October 12, 2026.
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Support note: If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Confidential support is available any time from the National Sexual Assault Hotline operated by RAINN (rainn.org).
At a glance
Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Lawsuits
- Litigation
- In re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3084
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Judge
- Judge Charles R. Breyer
- Centralized
- October 4, 2023
- Companies named
- Uber Technologies, Inc.; Rasier, LLC; Rasier-CA, LLC
What the lawsuits allege
- Safety failures. Plaintiffs allege that Uber failed to implement appropriate safety precautions to protect passengers, and that they were sexually assaulted or harassed as a result.
- What Uber knew. The cases raise what Uber knew about how often its drivers sexually assaulted passengers, and what Uber told riders about safety.
- Background checks, training and complaints. The lawsuits allege Uber failed to conduct adequate background checks, train drivers about sexual assault and harassment, put adequate safety measures in place, and respond adequately to complaints about drivers.
An MDL means many people have filed similar lawsuits. It does not mean any court has decided Uber is responsible for any assault.
Who may be eligible
You may be eligible for a free case evaluation if you were sexually assaulted or sexually harassed by a driver during a ride you arranged through the Uber app.
Our attorneys look at
- The date and place of the ride, and how it was booked
- What happened, in as much or as little detail as you're comfortable sharing at first
- Whether you told anyone, such as Uber, the police, a doctor or a counselor (not required to ask for an evaluation)
What to gather for your free evaluation
You don't need everything on this list, and you can share it later. Gather what you can.
- The ride receipt or trip details from the Uber app or your email
- The driver's name and vehicle as shown in the app, if you have them
- Any messages with the driver or with Uber, including any report you made
- A police report number, if you made a report
- Medical, counseling or therapy records, if you sought care
- Notes of the date, time and what you remember, written whenever you're ready
Don't delete the Uber app or your account before you've saved your trip history.
Where the litigation stands
As of October 2026
- LitigationMDL No. 3084
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- JudgeJudge Charles R. Breyer
- CreatedOctober 4, 2023
As of October 2026, lawsuits allege that Uber failed to implement appropriate safety precautions to protect passengers, including adequate background checks, driver training on sexual assault and harassment, safety measures, and responses to complaints about drivers, and that passengers suffered sexual assault or harassment as a result. The MDL is pending before Judge Charles R. Breyer in the Northern District of California, where bellwether (test) trials of individual cases began in 2026. A result in one bellwether trial does not decide anyone else's case.
Status checked October 12, 2026. This MDL is listed as pending on the JPML report of pending MDLs dated October 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab). Court dockets change; each page shows the date it was last checked.
Questions
Will my name be made public?
You decide what to share with us, and we handle it as described in our Privacy Policy. In court, survivors in sexual assault cases sometimes ask to proceed under a pseudonym such as "Jane Doe." Our attorneys can explain how that works.
I never reported it to the police or to Uber. Can I still ask?
Yes. Many survivors never report to police or to the company. A report can help, but it is not required to ask for a free case evaluation.
It happened a long time ago. Is it too late?
It might not be. Filing deadlines are set by state law and vary, and some states have special rules for sexual assault claims. Our attorneys can look at the deadline that applies to you.
Is this a class action?
No. In an MDL, each person keeps an individual lawsuit. The cases are grouped before one federal judge for pretrial work.
Official sources
Each link opens the original record in a new tab.
- Judicial Panel on Multidistrict LitigationJPML Transfer Order, MDL No. 3084 (filed Oct. 4, 2023)jpml.uscourts.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Judicial Panel on Multidistrict LitigationJPML: Pending MDL Dockets by MDL Type, report date October 1, 2026jpml.uscourts.gov (opens in a new tab)
- RAINNRAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotlinerainn.org (opens in a new tab)
Assaulted or harassed by an Uber driver?
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