Uber Held Liable in Second Sexual Assault Trial as Jury Awards $5,000
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 20
Uber Held Liable in Second Sexual Assault Trial as Jury Awards $5,000
35 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 20
A North Carolina jury found Uber liable for a 2019 sexual assault by one of its drivers, awarding the plaintiff $5,000 in damages.
This marks the second bellwether trial loss for Uber, which faces thousands of similar lawsuits alleging passenger assaults by drivers.
The verdict underscores ongoing legal debates over Uber’s responsibility as a transportation provider and may influence future settlements and passenger safety policies.
Can Uber's new ballot initiatives legally shield it from responsibility for driver assaults?
With Lyft's lawsuits now mounting, is the entire rideshare industry facing a safety reckoning?
If Uber is a 'common carrier,' can its gig economy business model survive the massive liability?
With 400,000 assault reports, why did Uber delay safety features like in-car cameras?
A jury gave $8.5 million for rape but just $5,000 for groping. What does this reveal?
Uber tracks assault data. Could it predict and prevent attacks before they happen?