Thousands of Uber® and Lyft® passengers across the country have taken legal action after being sexually assaulted or harassed by their drivers. Many believe the apps haven’t done enough to screen drivers or ensure passenger safety. If a case involving rideshare assault crosses your desk, we hope you’ll think of us.
When you refer a case to Simmons Hanly Conroy, you can rest assured that we have the experience and resources necessary to hold negligent companies accountable and fight for justice on behalf of your clients.
Across the country, brave individuals have filed lawsuits against Uber and other rideshare companies after being sexually assaulted or attacked by their drivers. We are committed to holding rideshare companies accountable for their negligence and fighting for justice on behalf of assault victims.
Partner Ellyn Hurd has been named to the Plaintiffs Steering Committee (PSC) and Partner An Truong to the Law and Briefing Committee by the Plaintiffs Executive Committee in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) consolidating rideshare sexual assault lawsuits against Uber.
Simmons Hanly Conroy has secured over $12 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients and has shared more than $1.25 billion in referral fees. With more than 100 attorneys in offices coast to coast, we are your one-stop litigation partner.
We are dedicated to giving others a voice in the legal system and have received justice for thousands of clients nationwide. Our team works hard to ensure your referral fee is secured and that your case receives the personalized representation it deserves.
– Ellyn Hurd, Partner and Uber MDL Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee Member
According to court documents from 2025, Uber received a total of 400,181 reports of sexual assault or misconduct from 2017 to 2021. This figure is significantly higher than what Uber had previously disclosed in their public safety reports.
Similarly, Lyft reported over 2,650 sexual assaults from 2020 to 2022, but the true number could be far higher.
Rideshare assault lawsuits have been filed across the country alleging companies like Uber and Lyft failed to:
In February 2026, a federal jury in Arizona ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who was sexually abused as a passenger in the in first bellwether case to reach trial in the federal MDL involving sexual assault claims against Uber Technologies, Inc.
If your client was harmed by an Uber driver, they don’t have to suffer in silence. We have female case managers on staff who can listen to your client’s story and let them know more about their options.
At this time, there are at least 3,437 assault lawsuits filed or pending against Uber. Unfortunately, these lawsuits highlight the range of physical and emotional injuries that can be caused by a rideshare driver.
Uber victims across the country have reported:
With our firm on your side, you’ll know that tremendous experience and knowledge, combined with significant resources and commitment, are hard at work for you.
Our clients know that we are resolute and unwavering in fighting on their behalf. Now let us fight for yours.
– An Truong, Partner and Uber MDL Law & Briefing Committee Member
To date, Simmons Hanly Conroy has secured over $12 billion in total results and shared millions in referral fees.
Our success would not be possible without the many law firms who have placed their trust in us. As we take on larger opponents, it is this unique combination of experience and resources that provides co-counsel with critical support and gives clients the best chance of winning.
As you know, litigation is not a quick process, but our firm has the staying power to support your client and their family through trial and beyond.
Our track record demonstrates our dedication to fighting on behalf of our clients and securing meaningful results, making the firm a top choice for families seeking proven legal representation.
$250 Million Verdict against U.S. Steel
$60 Million Verdict against 3 Boilermaker Companies
$60 Million Settlement in Sexual Abuse Class Action
$40 Million Verdict against Goodyear
$34 Million Verdict against Shell Oil
$32 Million Settlement in Financial Injury Case
$30 Million Verdict against J-M Manufacturing
$20 Million Settlement in Securities Class Action
$12 Million Verdict in Catholic Institution Sex Abuse Case
$8.5 Million Verdict against Uber
$6.9 Million Settlement for Landfill Case
$5 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case
We’ve spent decades researching, talking to countless experts, and creating a network of knowledge that gives clients the comprehensive resources they deserve.
We use these resources to level the playing field against larger opponents in and out of the courtroom:
– Jo Anna Pollock, Partner and Uber Assault Lawyer
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