What Are the Average Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settlement Amounts?

At Levin Simes, we’ve stood beside hundreds of survivors of Uber sexual assaults. Many of them ask the same question:

“What are the average Uber sexual assault lawsuit settlement amounts?”

Right now, it’s important to know that these lawsuits are still in the early stages of litigation. No global settlements have been finalized yet, and the legal process is ongoing. That said, based on what our attorneys have seen in similar cases, we can help you understand the key factors that influence a potential settlement and what ranges survivors might expect once resolutions begin.

This guide is designed to walk you through what’s happening in the litigation, what affects the value of an Uber sexual assault claim, and how survivors like you can take steps toward justice and healing.

​​You don’t have to go through this process alone. Levin Simes is here to fight for your voice, your rights, and your recovery. Call our legal team today at (415) 426-3000 or fill out our private online form for a free, confidential consultation.

About Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits

Thousands of survivors have come forward, sharing similar experiences of sexual assault that occurred during rides arranged through the Uber app.

Survivors and their attorneys allege that the company ignored known risks, failed to properly screen or monitor drivers, and misled riders into believing the platform was safer than it truly was.

These cases have now been combined into a coordinated national litigation (MDL) based in San Francisco, where Levin Simes serves as lead counsel representing survivors nationwide. The litigation aims to uncover what Uber knew, what actions it failed to take, and how survivors can finally find justice and accountability.

What Will Determine My Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settlement?

When estimating the value of a claim, a lawyer’s job is to figure out the full scope of your damages—the total amount of harm you suffered. The value of individual Uber sexual assault lawsuit settlement amounts is unique to that person, but it is calculated based on a few main, measurable factors:

The Severity of the Incident and Its Impact

The more severe the assault and the deeper the resulting trauma, the higher the settlement value is likely to be.

• Physical Harm: Did the assault involve physical violence, a weapon, or physical injury that required immediate or ongoing medical attention?
• Psychological Harm (Non-Economic Damages): This is often the largest part of a settlement in these types of cases. It includes the mental and emotional toll of the assault, such as:
  
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Anxiety, depression, and panic attacks
  • The loss of enjoyment of life and damage to relationships
  • The amount of ongoing therapy, counseling, and psychiatric care required
• Nature of the Assault: Cases involving rape or aggravated sexual battery generally result in higher compensation than cases involving sexual harassment or unwanted touching, though all are serious and pursue damages.

Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses)

These are the costs that have a specific dollar amount attached to them and are easier to document with bills and pay stubs.

• Medical and Therapy Costs: All past and future costs for doctors, hospitals, medications, and mental health professionals.
• Lost Wages and Lost Earning Capacity: The income you lost because you couldn’t work after the assault, plus any future income you may lose if your ability to work is permanently affected by the trauma.

Uber's Negligence and Punitive Damages

A crucial factor is the evidence showing how poorly Uber failed in its duty to protect you. If a lawyer can prove that Uber acted with gross negligence or intentionally ignored a known danger, the amount of compensation can increase significantly.

• Prior Complaints: Did the driver have a history of complaints, even minor ones, that Uber knew about but failed to act on? If Uber failed to terminate a dangerous driver, this shows severe negligence.
• Punitive Damages: In some states and in the MDL, the law allows for a special award called "punitive damages." This money is not meant to compensate the victim but to punish the company for its reckless or malicious behavior and to prevent future misconduct. If punitive damages are allowed to move forward, it can dramatically increase the overall Uber sexual assault lawsuit settlement amounts.

At Levin Simes, we believe in giving survivors realistic, transparent information—not false hope or inflated promises. As lead counsel in the Uber sexual assault litigation, we are following this process closely and will continue to update survivors as meaningful developments occur.

If you’d like to understand how your individual experience might fit into this evolving legal landscape, contact Levin Simes for a free and confidential case evaluation at (415) 426-3000 or fill out our private online form.

Where We Are in the Litigation: Still Building the Baseline

The Uber litigation, officially known as MDL No. 3084: In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Levin Simes proudly serves as lead counsel in this national case, representing survivors from across the country.

More than 2,700 survivors are currently part of the MDL, and that number continues to grow as more people come forward. The goal of this process is to gather evidence, test legal arguments, and ultimately determine how Uber should be held accountable for the harm survivors have suffered.

Because no global settlements have been reached yet, the upcoming bellwether trials will play a crucial role in shaping what future Uber sexual assault settlements might look like. These early jury trials, set to begin in December 2025, will test key evidence and arguments. 

While the outcomes of bellwether cases don’t decide every claim, they help establish a baseline or precedent for potential settlement discussions.

Recently, a separate California state court trial (JCCP) reached a mixed verdict: the jury found that Uber was negligent in its safety measures, but not directly responsible for the specific assault in question. This early result gives both sides valuable insight and will likely influence future strategies in the federal MDL.

Because the litigation is ongoing and the first federal trials have not yet begun, there is not yet a global settlement or clear financial baseline for Uber sexual assault lawsuits. 

How Much Were Past Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settlement Amounts?

Even outside the courtroom, regulators are recognizing the scope of Uber’s failures. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently approved a $9 million Uber sexual assault settlement after the company failed to properly document and report sexual assault complaints. 

This action came after Uber’s own 2019 Safety Report revealed 5,981 reports of sexual assault and misconduct in just 2017 and 2018, data Uber initially tried to withhold, claiming disclosure would be a “shocking violation of privacy.”

This money was dedicated to improving safety and helping survivors generally, and it was not compensation for individual victims. Your claim for individual compensation is separate from that fine.

Understanding Estimated Settlement Ranges

Because the Uber sexual assault litigation is still developing and no global settlement has been reached, there’s no official data or confirmed payout amounts yet. However, by looking at similar personal injury and sexual assault cases, there are broad estimates to help survivors understand what compensation might look like once settlements begin.

These ranges are not guarantees, but rather projections based on experience from comparable cases involving corporate negligence, rideshare assaults, and institutional failures to protect passengers.

Across prior cases involving sexual assault by rideshare or transportation employees, settlement values have often depended on the severity of the assault, the lasting emotional or physical harm, and the level of negligence proven against the company.

From our review of similar settlements, estimated ranges may span from around $50,000 to over $1,000,000. Again, these are general estimates only—every survivor’s case is different, and compensation will depend on individual circumstances and evidence.

To give you an idea of how lawyers might evaluate claims once settlements begin: 

• Tier 3 ($50,000 – $150,000): Cases involving sexual harassment, groping, or unwanted touching without lasting physical injury but with documented emotional distress.
• Tier 2 ($150,000 – $300,000+): Cases involving sexual assault or serious misconduct resulting in significant psychological trauma or long-term emotional harm requiring ongoing therapy.
• Tier 1 ($300,000 – $1,000,000+): The most severe cases, including rape, assaults involving physical violence, or incidents where the driver had known prior complaints that Uber allegedly ignored. These may also include punitive damages.

Since the first federal bellwether trials are scheduled for December 2025, it’s still too early to know how juries will value these cases, or how that will influence potential settlements later. Until then, these estimates are meant only as a reference point, based on patterns seen in similar lawsuits involving institutional negligence and sexual violence.

Moving Forward with Your Uber Sexual Assault Case

Levin Simes has represented hundreds of survivors in sexual assault and rideshare cases, including national litigation against Uber. 

Our experience in handling complex claims, coordinating with multiple plaintiffs, and navigating large-scale MDLs gives us a deep understanding of how these cases unfold and what factors influence potential settlements.

While no global settlement has been reached and there is no official baseline for payouts, our attorneys can help you understand how your individual experience may fit within the evolving litigation. 

If you are ready to explore your options, Levin Simes offers free, confidential consultations to review your case, answer your questions, and help you determine the next steps. Call us at (415) 426-3000 or fill out our secure online form today.