South Carolina Civil Rights Attorneys Fighting for Rideshare Assault Survivors
Between 2017 and 2022, Uber received more than 400,000 reports of sexual assault or sexual misconduct across its U.S. platform—an average of one report every eight minutes.
These disturbing numbers were recently revealed through court documents in a mass litigation effort against Uber. At Strom Law Firm, our South Carolina sexual abuse and civil rights attorneys are committed to holding corporations accountable when they fail to protect the public.
📊 The Numbers: Uber’s Hidden Safety Crisis
In federal court filings, Uber acknowledged:
400,181 reports of sexual assault or misconduct (2017–2022)
That’s 1 report every 8 minutes
Just a fraction of incidents were publicly disclosed—roughly 12,500 cases
Many survivors allege Uber failed to act or implement basic safety features, such as:
Same-gender ride matching
Enhanced background checks
Real-time ride monitoring
These are not just numbers. Behind every statistic is a survivor whose trust was broken.
⚖️ Survivors Are Taking Legal Action
Thousands of individuals have joined a multidistrict litigation (MDL) against Uber, alleging:
Negligent hiring or supervision of drivers
Failure to warn riders about past misconduct
Lack of safety protocols within the app
Product liability for not offering same-gender pairing options
The first bellwether trials are scheduled for December 2025. These early trials could set the tone for future settlements or verdicts.
🚙 Rideshare Assaults Are More Common Than You Think
While Uber promotes itself as a safe transportation option, survivors have repeatedly come forward sharing stories of:
Sexual assault by drivers during rides
Harassment and unwanted contact
Inadequate or delayed responses from Uber’s support team
No one should be subjected to violence or harassment—especially not in a service that millions rely on daily.
🛡️ How Strom Law Firm Stands Up for Survivors
At Strom Law Firm, we’re more than just attorneys—we’re advocates for justice. Our team, including nationally recognized civil rights attorney and CNN analyst Bakari Sellers, is deeply committed to protecting survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and institutional abuse.
With a legacy of taking on powerful corporations, government agencies, and law enforcement, we’ve built a firm that victims can trust to pursue the truth with strength and compassion.
Here’s what we bring to every case:
✅ Free, private consultations with no pressure
✅ Trauma-informed legal support from attorneys who care
✅ Experienced trial lawyers who aren’t afraid to take your case to court
✅ No fees unless we win – because justice should never come at a cost
✅ Civil rights leadership from Bakari Sellers, who has been instrumental in landmark abuse and discrimination cases across South Carolina
We’ve represented survivors in high-profile civil rights, sexual abuse, and police misconduct cases throughout the state—and we’re ready to stand by your side.
📝 Were You Assaulted by an Uber or Rideshare Driver?
If you or a loved one was sexually assaulted, harassed, or harmed by an Uber driver, you are not alone.
📞 Call us at 803-252-4800 💻 Or submit a confidential case review here