Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver
- Posted on April 20, 2026
- Uber Technologies Inc
- By The New York Times
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In brief
A second federal jury has determined that Uber bears responsibility for a sexual assault incident perpetrated by one of its drivers, marking a significant legal setback for the ride-hailing platform. This verdict represents the company's second consecutive loss in similar cases, with over 3,000 additional federal lawsuits currently pending. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns about driver screening procedures and passenger safety protocols within the transportation network industry.
Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver
The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits. continue reading...
