Making Uber Accountable

With millions of rides and millions of dollars in profits each year, Uber should be held responsible for the safety of its riders and drivers. When sexual harassment has occurred, you may claim against the party who commits the harassment. You may also qualify to claim against Uber for failing to prevent sexual harassment. Bret Stanley is currently handling Uber sexual harassment cases. He has represented many plaintiffs in claims against Uber, and he is currently taking new cases.

Defining Sexual Harassment in Uber Ridesharing Services

If you are the victim of harassment, or if a situation surrounding an Uber ride has made you uncomfortable, we invite you to contact us to talk about it. Sexual harassment is unwanted, non-consensual behavior of a sexual nature. It can take many forms, including:

• Staring/leering

  Even the way a person looks at someone can be harassment. Staring at someone intently, with aggression or with a certain facial demeanor may constitute sexual harassment.

• Asking personal questions

  An Uber ride should be a professional environment for both the rider and driver. Personal questions about a person’s relationship status, sexual activity or behavior can be harassment.

• Commenting on appearance

  Comments about a person’s appearance may sound like a compliment when they are actually sexual harassment. Talking about a person’s visual appearance, body or clothing can rise to the level of sexual harassment.

• Flirting

  Flirting can be harassment even if there is no physical contact. Attempts to prompt sexual conversation or behavior can be unwanted, but the victim may not know how to stop the behavior when they are confined in a vehicle with the offender.

• Explicit comments

  When statements are sexually explicit, including jokes and innuendos, the victim is subjected to an environment of harassment. Explicit comments don’t specifically have to be about the victim to constitute harassment.

• Gestures

  Hand motions simulating sexual behavior or inviting sexual activity may make a victim feel uncomfortable. Obscene gestures may be made with the hands, face and other body parts.

• Indecent material or photography

  Showing another person indecent materials or photographs can be harassment if the person doesn’t consent to view the photos. A person may be out of line even if they seemingly have an innocent explanation.

• Solicitation of sex

  Requests or suggestions for sexual activity can make a victim fear for their safety both during and after an Uber ride.

• Indecent exposure

  Indecent exposure should never occur during an Uber ride. A person can be victimized even without sexual contact.

• Sexual acts, masturbation

  Sexual acts, including masturbation, are a type of harassment. A person can’t easily end the ride if another person in the vehicle engages in a sexual act.

• Verbal threats

  Verbal threats may intimidate a victim or coerce them into unwanted sexual activity.

Compensation for Sexual Harassment from Uber

If you have been subjected to sexual harassment because of riding with or driving for Uber, you should know:

• Sexual harassment is wrong – it is an actionable civil offense.
• If you are a victim, you may take legal action.
• It may be possible to bring a claim against the offender and against Uber for failing to prevent the harassment.
• Proving a case can be challenging, but an Uber sexual harassment lawyer can represent you.
• By bringing a case, you may receive compensation for financial losses and personal suffering.

What Can You Receive in a Settlement for Uber Sexual Harassment?

A settlement for Uber sexual harassment may reflect the financial and personal harm suffered by the victim. For example, if you have lost income because you are unable to drive for Uber or engage in other employment, you may claim compensation.

The harm from sexual harassment is often deeply mental and emotional. A settlement should reflect the offensive nature of harassment and the extreme harm to the victim.

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