A male Uber driver sexually assaulted a passenger and has been arrested and accused of both kidnapping and assault. Friends began to worry when their female friend never arrived at her destination. They were horrified to learn that her 51-year-old Uber driver sexually assaulted her.
About Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the form of a trusted person like a mentor, teacher, or caregiver. It can take a lifetime to mend the emotional and mental pain after sexual abuse. This is why The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is dedicated to helping victims of sexual abuse receive civil justice. Someone in a position of authority should have protected you, and we will hold he or she accountable.
Uber Sexual Abuse
When the woman’s friends realized that she did not reach her destination. They began calling her multiple times. However, the phone was hung up at each ring. Eventually, a friend reached the Uber driver who answered the victim’s phone. He claimed to have trouble finding the house. Alarmed, the friends reached out to a family member who tracked her phone. It showed the victim was two blocks from the intended destination, therefore they went to find her.
Upon arrival, the woman was in the passenger seat upset and crying. The Uber driver fled. The rescue team discovered that the driver kept repeatedly locking the doors during the assault, so she could not leave. When police found the driver, he still had the victim’s phone. He is in police custody with a $360,000 bond.
Uber’s Response
According to Uber’s safety policies, any person found with a felony or violent misdemeanor conviction in the last seven years found through a mandatory background check and subsequent investigation is disqualified and cannot become a driver. Also, other violent or sexual crimes beyond the seven years can also result in disqualification. This is only if these records are made available and reported to Uber.
The victim’s Uber driver had a harassment misdemeanor conviction from 2010. Uber never caught it.
Get Legal Help
Survivors of sexual abuse can file civil suits against perpetrators and other responsible parties, regardless of the outcome or existence of a criminal prosecution. Civil lawsuits can help a survivor seek monetary damages. This compensation can never change the abuse suffered but can help rebuild a life.
Plus, a civil suit can deter future abuse. This is why it is important if you or a loved one was the victim of sexual abuse to contact The Michael Brady Lynch Firm. We will provide a free consultation and instruct of any avenues available to you for civil litigation.