Motley Rice has filed a 13-count civil complaint in Arizona state court on behalf of “Jane Doe” alleging that she was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver following a ride in January 2026, and that Uber Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary Rasier, LLC failed to adequately protect her.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff was transported by her driver after a night out, during which she was visibly intoxicated and without her phone. The complaint alleges that after making a stop to drop off Jane Doe’s friend at her residence, the driver returned Jane Doe to his vehicle and later transported her for several hours to an unknown location, during which time the assault occurred. Following the assault by the Uber driver, Jane Doe conceived a child as a result of the assault and is now pregnant.

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Rideshare sexual abuse lawsuit claims

The lawsuit asserts numerous causes of action against Uber, Rasier and the driver, Ricky Rosales. These include negligence; vicarious liability; negligent performance of an undertaking to render services; negligence per se; negligent infliction of emotional distress; negligent misrepresentation; fraudulent concealment; civil conspiracy; violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act; negligent training, supervision and retention; assault and battery; and strict products liability claims for failure to warn and design defect.

The complaint alleges that Uber heavily markets its services as safe – especially to intoxicated female riders, maintains significant control over drivers while failing to implement adequate safeguards, background checks or monitoring systems to identify and remove dangerous individuals. It further alleges the company misrepresented the safety of its platform and concealed known risks of sexual assault by drivers, prioritizing growth and driver onboarding over rider safety.

“Uber specifically targeted its service as a safe option for women traveling home, but we allege they failed to deliver on that promise for our client. We strongly believe Uber’s conduct harmed our client and that our client’s complaint reveals a systemic pattern that can endanger riders nationwide,” stated Carmen S. Scott of Motley Rice LLC, a litigator who represents survivors of sexual assault and abuse nationally.

Motley Rice’s experience with sexual abuse litigation

Motley Rice attorneys have experience representing survivors in complex sexual abuse litigation. The firm has pursued claims alleging institutions and companies failed to supervise, ignored warning signs and actively concealed misconduct, with a focus on holding institutions accountable for systemic failures rather than isolated acts. This work has included cases involving Catholic clergy abuse, LDS church-related abuse, litigation against youth organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, as well as cases arising in other organizational settings where policies, practices and leadership decisions allegedly allowed abuse to occur or continue.

Learn more about what happens after a sex assault lawsuit is filed, and the steps survivors can take when considering legal action. Speaking with a sex abuse attorney can help individuals understand their rights, evaluate their options and navigate the legal process with confidence.

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Rideshare sexual abuse lawsuit claims

Motley Rice’s experience with sexual abuse litigation