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• Jury Orders Meta To Pay $375M Over Teenage Addiction, Mental Health Risks

  March 25, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Mexico jury has determined Meta should pay the state $375 million for violations of state laws that put minors who use Facebook and Instagram at risk of mental and physical harm and exploitation.

• Uber Settlements Reached To Resolve Certain Sexual Assault Lawsuits

  March 18, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs in Uber driver sexual assault lawsuits have asked a federal judge to approve a Common Benefit Funds motion, which is usually a sign of some form of settlement agreement.

• Lyft Assault Lawsuit Filed After Woman Sexually Attacked by Driver

  January 16, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A sexual assault lawsuit from a woman who says she was attacked by her Lyft driver argues that the rideshare service is responsible for those actions due to its failure to put sufficient measures in place to protect passengers.

• Lawsuit Over Uber Driver Raping Passenger Set for Trial Jan. 13, 2026

  November 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  In the first federal trial over claims of Uber driver sexual assaults, a lawsuit involving the rape of a passenger will go before a jury on January 13.

• Uber Sexual Assault Settlement Talks Continue as Lawyers Prepare for More Trials

  November 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in Uber sexual assault lawsuits report ongoing negotiations in an effort to reach a potential settlement agreement to resolve more than 3,500 claims in federal and state courts.

• Jury Finds Uber Failed To Protect Passengers, But Is Not Liable for Sexual Assault

  October 1, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Uber passenger sexual assault lawsuit trial ended with a California jury finding the rideshare service negligent in protecting passengers, but not liable for the resulting sexual assault.

• Two Uber Sexual Assault Bellwether Trials To Be Held in North Carolina

  September 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has indicated two Uber sexual assault bellwether trials will be held in the Western District of North Carolina.

• Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Trial Underway in California State Court

  September 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Uber passenger sexual assault trial began this week in a San Francisco court, involving claims that an 18-year-old college student was sexually assaulted by her driver while trying to go home for the holidays.

• Washington OB/GYN Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuits Brought By More Than 100 Women

  August 29, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Washington state OB/GYN faces more than 100 sexual abuse lawsuits by patients, as well as charges from the Washington Medical Commission for inappropriate conduct.

• Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Uber Blames Deficient Safety Measures, Background Checks for Attacks by Drivers

  September 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Uber faces a lawsuit from four passengers who say they were sexually assaulted by drivers, due to the company's lack of security measures and focus on passenger safety.