Uber must pay $8.5 million in driver sexual assault case, jury says. Here’s what it could mean for thousands of similar cases
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Key Points:
- A federal jury in Arizona ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who alleged she was raped by an Uber driver, finding the company liable as the driver was acting as its “apparent agent” during the incident.
- This verdict is the first “bellwether” trial among approximately 3,000 similar lawsuits consolidated in federal court, potentially influencing legal strategies and settlements in future cases against Uber.
- Uber denied negligence and plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing that the jury rejected claims of defective safety systems and awarded damages far below the requested amount.
- The case highlights ongoing safety concerns and lawsuits related to sexual assaults by rideshare drivers, with Uber having implemented various safety measures but still facing scrutiny from lawmakers and
