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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has launched a search for 33-year-old Lemolineaux Bain, an Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman after she requested a ride home following a night out with friends, ABC News Channel 15 reported today.
According to MCSO, the woman’s parents interrupted the assault when Bain brought their daughter home, prompting him to flee before deputies could question him. The victim was reportedly intoxicated and has limited recollection of the incident, but investigators say evidence at the scene supports her account. Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at (602) 876-1011 or submit anonymous tips to 602-876-TIPS.
This latest report comes amid growing national scrutiny over sexual assault cases linked to rideshare platforms such as Uber and Lyft.
A Widespread Problem Across the Rideshare Industry
According to Uber’s most recent U.S. Safety Report, the company logged over 14,000 reports of sexual assault between 2017 and 2020, including incidents of rape and attempted rape. Hundreds of survivors nationwide have filed civil lawsuits alleging Uber and Lyft failed to screen, monitor, or respond to complaints about dangerous drivers.
In 2023, these lawsuits were consolidated into a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceeding in California, where plaintiffs allege corporate negligence and failure to warn passengers of known safety risks. Attorneys representing survivors say rideshare companies have repeatedly resisted implementing stronger background checks, driver monitoring technology, and incident transparency policies.
Under current Arizona law, rideshare companies must conduct annual background checks but are not required to perform fingerprinting or continuous monitoring. Safety advocates argue these gaps make it easier for offenders with undisclosed histories to operate as drivers.
As cases like Bain’s emerge, Arizona authorities continue to urge rideshare passengers, especially women traveling alone or while intoxicated, to verify vehicle information before entering a car, share trip details with trusted contacts, and report any inappropriate behavior immediately.
If you’re a survivor of sexual assault by an Uber driver, learn about your legal rights with our Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit Guide. You may also complete the secure, confidential form below to have our intake team review your case free of charge.
