A chilling lawsuit has been filed against a major ride-sharing company, accusing it of fostering a culture that endangers female passengers. The complaint, lodged by Jane Doe NLG 60 (A.B.) in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco on December 4, 2024, targets Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC.
The plaintiff claims she was assaulted by an Uber driver in August 2024 and alleges that Uber's toxic corporate culture prioritizes growth over passenger safety. The lawsuit details a pattern of negligence and misconduct at Uber dating back to 2014 when the company first became aware of sexual assaults by its drivers. Despite this knowledge, the plaintiff argues that Uber failed to implement adequate safety measures or conduct thorough background checks on its drivers. "Uber has acted in conscious disregard of the safety of its passengers," the complaint states.
Jane Doe's legal team accuses Uber of general negligence, negligent hiring and supervision, common carrier negligence, failure to warn passengers about potential dangers, intentional misrepresentation regarding safety measures, and breach of contract. They argue that Uber's executives knowingly allowed dangerous conditions to persist by using inadequate background checks and failing to report criminal activities to law enforcement. The complaint also highlights how Uber allegedly misled the public into believing it had addressed these issues through marketing campaigns promoting rider safety.
The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for her injuries and punitive damages due to what she describes as wanton disregard for passenger safety. Her attorneys are demanding a jury trial to hold Uber accountable for its alleged failures.
Representing Jane Doe are attorneys John Raggio and Arati Furness from Nachawati Law Group. The case is being overseen by Judge [Name] under Case ID CGC-24-620266.