Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases

Feb 7, 2026 - 00:00
Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases
In a federal bellwether case, the jury ordered the ride-hailing giant to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said one of its drivers assaulted her in 2023.