Sex Abuse Litigation

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Lyft

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October 2026

  1. Lyft asks federal judge to narrow consolidated passenger sexual assault lawsuits

    At a hearing in San Francisco, Lyft argued that negligence and product liability claims in roughly 136 consolidated federal suits by riders alleging assault by drivers should be dismissed. The judge voiced skepticism of some of Lyft's arguments but did not rule from the bench.

    Lawsuit filed United States, CaliforniaReported by Courthouse News Service

August 2026

  1. Raleigh rider files $50 million lawsuit against Lyft over alleged assault by driver

    A North Carolina rider sued Lyft in Durham County alleging a driver sexually assaulted her during a ride in March 2026; the driver has been criminally charged and indicted. Lyft said it does not comment on pending litigation.

    Lawsuit filed United States, North CarolinaReported by ABC11 (WTVD)