More than 150 civil lawsuits were filed last week in New York, accusing staff at juvenile detention facilities in the Bronx of widespread sexual abuse. The juvenile prison sexual abuse accusations span decades, with some dating back to the 1970s and others as recent as the 2010s, with victims as young as 11 years old …
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A Maryland woman has filed a rideshare assault lawsuit against Lyft in the California Superior Court, alleging that the company knowingly assigned the task of driving vulnerable passengers, often late at night, to drivers who were not adequately screened or vetted. According to this new complaint and a growing number of similar claims, this critical …
In a recent rideshare sexual assault lawsuit filed in Massachusetts’ Suffolk County Superior Court, a Boston woman has accused Sonpreet Singh, Rasier LLC, and Uber Technologies Inc. of sexual battery and negligence. The plaintiff, Rebecca Check, alleges that she was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver during a ride from Boston to Brighton on April …
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Hundreds of people across the United States have come forward with claims of rideshare assault, alleging that Uber and Lyft have not done enough to protect passengers from incidents of physical abuse, kidnapping, and attacks by drivers. These brave individuals have shared their harrowing experiences, recounting incidents of groping, kidnapping, and even rape. Already, more …
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week revealed a $138.7 million settlement agreement with sexual abuse victims of the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar. The settlement aims to resolve the victims’ claims against the FBI, which allege that the agency failed to properly investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving Nassar. This landmark …
The alarming prevalence of rideshare assault has become a pressing concern for passengers across the country. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against Uber and Lyft, each raising similar allegations of failure to protect passengers from sexual assault, rape, or harassment by drivers. Over the past year, Uber has been named in more than 200 …
A Chicago hospital system is facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of 300 women who claim they were sexually assaulted by a former OB/GYN. The accused, Fabio Ortega, was arrested for criminal sexual assault in 2018 and pleaded guilty, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. He was released in October 2023 after completing his parole …
Uber, the popular ride-hailing company used by people all over the world, has come under scrutiny for its alleged failure to produce documents related to government probes into sexual assaults involving its drivers. Despite a court order giving Uber until January 31, 2024, to provide documents related to government investigations or inquiries into sexual assault …
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been at the center of a disturbing scandal involving sexual abuse perpetrated by priests and members of the clergy. As a result of the Archdiocese’s recent bankruptcy filing, survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the Archdiocese have only three months left to file claims in bankruptcy court. The Pervasive Issue …
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In one of the latest lawsuits brought against Lyft over claims of rideshare assault, a Florida woman alleges that she was repeatedly raped by a Lyft driver, resulting in the birth of her child. While rideshare services like Lyft have revolutionized transportation, providing convenient and affordable options for commuters and travelers, there has been an …
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