A shocking lawsuit has been filed against a major ridesharing company, alleging severe negligence and misconduct. The plaintiff, Natasha Glen, has brought forth a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco on December 6, 2024, against Uber Technologies, Inc., claiming multiple instances of negligence and intentional wrongdoing that led to her being sexually assaulted by an Uber driver.
Natasha Glen's lawsuit accuses Uber Technologies, Inc. of failing to implement adequate safety measures and proper background checks for its drivers. The complaint outlines a disturbing pattern where Uber allegedly prioritizes profits over passenger safety by employing drivers without thorough screening processes. Glen's case is built on several legal grounds including strict product liability for design defects and failure to warn, negligent hiring practices, intentional misrepresentation, and vicarious liability for the actions of its drivers.
According to the court documents, Uber's business model relies heavily on having a large pool of available drivers to maximize profits. This model allegedly leads to lax hiring practices that fail to weed out potential threats among drivers. The plaintiff argues that Uber falsely markets itself as a safe alternative for transportation while knowing about the risks posed by some of its drivers. Glen’s experience with an Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted her is presented as evidence of these systemic failures.
The lawsuit further claims that despite being aware of numerous sexual assault cases involving their drivers, Uber has not taken sufficient steps to prevent such incidents from occurring again. It accuses the company of inadequate response measures when assaults are reported and alleges that Uber fails to cooperate with law enforcement investigations into these crimes.
Glen seeks compensatory damages for emotional distress and other harm suffered due to the alleged assault. She demands that Uber be held accountable for failing to provide a safe environment for its passengers and calls for changes in their operational procedures to prevent future incidents.
Representing Natasha Glen are attorneys Mark Potter, Sarah Anastasi, and Tehniat Zaman from Potter Handy LLP. The case is presided over by Judge Sahar Enayati under Case No. CGC-24-620405 in the Superior Court of California.