Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer
If you were sexually assaulted, raped, or sexually abused by an Uber driver, you may have a right to sue Uber. Our attorneys represent survivors in all 50 states and have been appointed by the federal court to lead the national Uber sexual assault litigation. Your consultation is free and confidential.
We Represent Uber Sexual Assault Survivors Nationwide
Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn takes Uber sexual assault cases in every state across the country. Uber operates a nationwide platform, and its failures — inadequate background checks, concealed driver misconduct, and a pattern of prioritizing growth over passenger safety — affected riders everywhere, not just in California.
Founding Partner Marlene Goldenberg was appointed by the federal court to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for MDL 3084 (In re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation), one of only eleven attorneys nationwide selected to lead this litigation. Senior Associate Sam Hoefs serves on the Law and Briefing Committee. Our court-appointed leadership role means our clients benefit directly from the strategy and discovery developed at the center of this case.
We represent clients from:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
No matter where your Uber ride took place, contact us.
Why California Law Matters for Your Case
While we represent clients nationally, California law provides some of the strongest protections for Uber sexual assault survivors — and because the Uber MDL is consolidated in the Northern District of California, these protections are particularly significant.
No damages cap. California does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Survivors can recover the full value of their economic and non-economic losses, including medical expenses, therapy, lost income, and pain and suffering — without an arbitrary limit.
Strong punitive damages law. California courts can award punitive damages where a defendant acted with malice, oppression, or fraud. In the Uber litigation, we allege that Uber knew about widespread driver assaults and deliberately concealed that information from the public and from regulators. This is exactly the kind of corporate conduct California punitive damages law is designed to punish.
Survivor-friendly discovery rules. California has robust civil discovery tools that allow our attorneys to compel internal documents, communications, and safety data from defendants — including the internal Uber safety reports that revealed thousands of assaults.
No criminal conviction required. California civil law does not require that a criminal case be filed or won before a survivor can pursue civil damages. The standard of proof in a civil case — “preponderance of the evidence” — is lower than the criminal standard. Many survivors obtain civil justice even when criminal charges were never filed.
What to Know About Filing an Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit
You do not need a police report. A civil lawsuit against Uber is entirely separate from the criminal justice system. Many survivors pursue civil claims without any prior involvement with law enforcement — and that is a valid choice.
You do not need your Uber receipt to get started. Under the court’s pretrial orders, identifying information about your ride can be submitted in place of a receipt. We can often help locate your ride history.
Your identity can be protected. The Court overseeing MDL 3084 has specifically authorized survivors to proceed anonymously. All consultations with our firm are confidential.
Statutes of limitations apply — do not wait. Filing deadlines vary by state, typically ranging from one to three years from the date of the assault. Some states have longer windows for sexual abuse survivors. Once the deadline passes, your right to sue is gone permanently. Contact us now.
What Uber Knew — and Chose to Hide
The lawsuits against Uber are not just about individual drivers. They allege a systemic failure at the corporate level:
- Uber’s own 2017–2018 US Safety Report documented 5,981 reports of sexual assault in just two years
- Uber’s 2019–2020 report documented an additional 3,842 reports of the five most severe categories of sexual assault, including rape
- Uber knew as early as 2014 that drivers were sexually assaulting passengers
- Uber chose not to report assaults to law enforcement, creating what the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office described as Uber’s own private “justice system”
- The California Public Utilities Commission fined Uber $59 million (later settled for $9 million) for refusing to provide data on passenger sexual assaults
These are not accidents. They are the result of choices Uber made at the highest levels of the company.
What Compensation May Be Available
Damages in an Uber sexual assault civil lawsuit may include:
- Medical expenses (emergency care, hospitalization)
- Mental health treatment and ongoing therapy
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages (where Uber’s conduct was particularly egregious)
Every case is different. We offer a free consultation to evaluate your specific situation and give you an honest assessment of your options.
No Fee Unless We Win
Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn handles all Uber sexual assault cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and we cover the cost. We are only compensated if we obtain a recovery for you. This means our interests are aligned with yours: we only get paid when you win.
Contact an Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer Today
Free. Confidential. No obligation.
Call: 202-792-7927 Email: Intake@nighgoldenberg.com Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Related Resources
- Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit — MDL 3084 Updates
- Uber MDL 3084 Pretrial Orders
- Uber MDL 3084 Discovery Index
- What to Do After Being Sexually Assaulted in an Uber
- Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Marlene Goldenberg is a Founding Partner at Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn and heads the firm’s sexual assault department. She was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in In re: Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation (MDL 3084) by the Honorable Charles R. Breyer, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
