Survey Finds Most Women Have Felt Unsafe During Rideshare Trips
A new nationwide survey found that nearly 3 in 5 women have felt unsafe during a rideshare trip, as Uber and Lyft face growing sexual assault litigation.
Skip to content A new nationwide survey found that nearly 3 in 5 women have felt unsafe during a rideshare trip, as Uber and Lyft face growing sexual assault litigation.
Uber’s appeal of a Charlotte sexual assault verdict is more than a fight over $5,000. It is another test of whether the rideshare giant can be held responsible when passengers say drivers assaulted them during rides.
Oklahoma’s lawsuit against Roblox adds to a rapidly expanding wave of state action over child safety, online grooming, and whether parents were misled about the platform’s risks.
Indiana’s lawsuit against Roblox and Discord adds to a widening legal fight over child safety, online grooming, and whether gaming platforms did enough to protect minors.
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Nevada’s $12 million settlement with Roblox introduces stricter age verification, parental controls, and communication limits as states intensify scrutiny over child safety on gaming platforms.
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A new federal jury verdict against Uber adds another data point to a growing body of sexual assault litigation. While the damages were modest, the implications for thousands of pending cases may be far more significant.
A new ruling that Uber owes a non-delegable duty to passengers could reshape liability in sexual assault lawsuits, following mixed outcomes in early bellwether and state trials.
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As Uber heads toward a North Carolina bellwether trial, the company is challenging a tentative ruling that could classify it as a “common carrier,” a move that may significantly impact passenger safety obligations and liability in sexual assault lawsuits.
A $375 million verdict against Meta signals a turning point in litigation over child safety online, as courts begin to examine how social platforms may enable exploitation and harm.
Nebraska has joined a growing list of states suing Roblox, alleging the platform exposed children to predators, grooming, and age-inappropriate content while misrepresenting its safety measures.