Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If you or a loved one was sexually assaulted, harassed, or kidnapped by an Uber or Lyft driver, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. A federal jury awarded $8.5 million in the first Uber sexual assault bellwether trial in February 2026. Siddons Law Firm reviews rideshare sexual assault claims in complete confidentiality. Call (610) 255-7500.
Key Takeaways
- Over 3,188 Uber sexual assault cases are consolidated in federal MDL 3084. A separate Lyft MDL was created in February 2026.
- The first federal bellwether trial in February 2026 returned $8.5 million for a single survivor — confirming that Uber is liable under the “apparent agency” theory.
- Expected settlements per case: $300,000 to $2 million+ depending on the severity of the assault, emotional and physical injuries, and the evidence available.
- Claims are filed in strict confidentiality; survivors are identified only by initials in court filings.
- Free case review. No fee unless we recover for you.
Who May Qualify
You may have a rideshare sexual assault claim if:
- You were sexually assaulted, harassed, raped, groped, kidnapped, or unlawfully detained by an Uber or Lyft driver while you were a passenger.
- The incident occurred at any time from 2014 to the present.
- You have some documentation — a police report, a rape kit, medical records, trip history in the app, or a report made to Uber/Lyft (even if they never responded).
Cases can proceed without a criminal conviction of the driver. Civil standards of proof are lower than criminal standards.
Compensation Available
- Medical and therapy expenses, past and future
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, PTSD, emotional distress
- Loss of consortium for spouses
- Punitive damages against Uber or Lyft for inadequate driver screening and failure to respond to prior complaints
Why Choose Our Firm
Siddons Law Firm represents rideshare sexual assault survivors throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland with complete discretion and confidentiality. We partner with nationally recognized MDL co-counsel who sit on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in the Uber and Lyft MDLs — your claim is backed by the same trial lawyers and trauma-informed experts driving the $8.5M+ bellwether verdicts. Free, confidential case review.
Frequently Asked Questions
My case never resulted in criminal charges. Can I still sue Uber or Lyft?
Yes. Civil and criminal cases are separate. The civil “preponderance of evidence” standard is significantly lower than the criminal “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard.
Will my name be public?
No. Rideshare sexual assault plaintiffs are identified only by initials or “Jane Doe” / “John Doe” pseudonyms in court filings. We protect your identity.
What if I didn’t report the assault to Uber/Lyft at the time?
You may still qualify. Failure to report to the company does not waive your claim. Police reports, medical records, and trip receipts are often enough documentation.
How long do I have to file?
Statutes of limitations vary by state and in some cases by the plaintiff’s age at the time of the incident. Many states have special extended deadlines for sexual assault. Don’t assume your claim is expired — call first.
Start Your Rideshare Sexual Assault Case
Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com in complete confidence. Free case review. Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD.