Pennsylvania Lyft Sexual Assault Allegations

While ride sharing apps like Lyft provide convenience for many passengers, some drivers have used their position to exploit vulnerable riders. In recent years, thousands of people nationwide have reported experiencing sexual assault by lift drivers, including incidents of groping, non-consensual kissing, sexual assault, and rape. In August 2024, for example, a lift driver in Plymouth Township was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger, and authorities believe that there may be additional victims. In another case, a Pennsylvania court allowed negligence claims to proceed against Lyft after an unauthorized driver allegedly assaulted a passenger while using another driver’s account.

Victims of Lyft sexual assault in Pennsylvania may file a police report to start a criminal investigation against the perpetrator. They may also have the right to file a civil lawsuit against the driver and Lyft itself. Civil lawsuits can seek compensation for medical expenses, emotional trauma, lost income, and other damages. Helping survivors can connect individuals harmed by Lyft sexual assault in Pennsylvania with experienced attorneys who understand these complex cases and offer free consultations and only take these types of cases on contingency. Meaning there are no upfront costs for individuals to understand their rights and potentially pursue a claim. Anyone who has suffered a sexual assault during a lift ride deserves to understand their legal rights and options.

Pennsylvania survivors of ride share sexual assault generally have only 2 years from the date of the assault to file a civil lawsuit. So acting quickly is crucial. For more information, please reach out to us at helping survivors today.