Disputes Uber settles latest bellwether sexual assault trial Ride hailing giant withdraws challenge to evidence and agrees to confidential resolution after losing two other similar cases iStock.com/MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 06 October 2026 Uber has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit filed in Texas by a woman who was sexually assaulted by one of its drivers, in the latest case weighing in on the platform’s liability regarding crimes c Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Uber found liable for sexual assault in bellwether trial Disputes Uber and Lyft defeat male drivers’ reverse discrimination class action Platform Workers Instacart hit with $17m jury award for driver’s fatal crash Platform Workers Beating of Houston Uber driver highlights dangers of gig work