Sauder Schelkopf Investigates Uber’s Mishandling of Sexual Assault Complaints
Berwyn, PA – National plaintiffs’ law firm Sauder Schelkopf LLC is investigating legal claims against Uber Technologies, Inc. following explosive revelations that the company received more than 400,000 reports of sexual misconduct between 2017 and 2022—far exceeding the number publicly disclosed.
A recent New York Times investigation, based on sealed court records and internal Uber documents, alleges that Uber withheld critical safety data, failed to implement proven safety measures, and prioritized corporate growth over rider protection—resulting in thousands of preventable sexual assaults and acts of misconduct during rides.
“This investigation confirms what many survivors have long suspected: Uber knew more than it ever admitted and took calculated steps to protect its bottom line rather than its passengers,” said Joseph Sauder of Sauder Schelkopf. “We are committed to holding the company accountable for its failure to protect vulnerable users—especially women and intoxicated riders targeted during high-risk hours.”
The company’s internal data scientists reportedly developed tools capable of predicting which driver-passenger matches posed safety risks—yet Uber continued to dispatch “high-risk” rides and declined to require basic safeguards such as in-car cameras or female-only driver options. Uber executives also allegedly suppressed reports detailing dangerous trip patterns and refused to adopt certain safety features for fear of legal and political backlash.
More than 3,000 lawsuits have already been filed in state and federal courts by survivors of sexual assault during Uber rides. The first jury trial is scheduled to begin in September in California. Recently, a judge ordered that hundreds of internal Uber documents be unsealed—signaling broader legal exposure for the company.
Survivors May Be Entitled to Compensation
Sauder Schelkopf is currently interviewing individuals who experienced sexual assault, harassment, or misconduct during Uber rides. Survivors may have legal claims for:
- Assaults by drivers with known prior complaints;
- Trips with major route deviations or warning signs ignored by Uber;
- Failure of Uber’s safety systems to prevent or respond to assaults;
- Emotional and psychological harm from the incident and Uber’s response.
Contact Us Confidentially
Survivors or family members seeking more information may contact Joseph Sauder of Sauder Schelkopf at (610) 200-0580 or via email at jgs@sauderschelkopf.com. All inquiries are confidential and reviewed by an attorney.
About Sauder Schelkopf
Sauder Schelkopf has a nationally recognized litigation practice. The firm currently serves as court-appointed lead counsel in courts across the country. The attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf have recovered over $1 billion on behalf of their clients and class members. LawDragon has recognized our attorneys in its list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2022. Mr. Schelkopf was named to Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers® 2022 for Class Actions/Mass Tort Litigation. The American Lawyer named Mr. Sauder to its 2021 Northeast Trailblazers. The honor recognizes 60 lawyers who are “truly agents of change.” It “recognizes professionals in the Northeast who have moved the needle in the legal industry.” The Legal Intelligencer named Mr. Sauder and Mr. Schelkopf in its 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers list recognizing 31 lawyers who “have taken extra measures to contribute to positive outcomes . . . and who are truly agents of change.” Our attorneys have also consistently been recognized by their peers being named to Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, a distinction held by the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania.