Uber lawsuit targets CEO, board over driver assault claims

June 23, 2026 - 20:31

A new lawsuit is taking aim at Uber's top leadership, accusing CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and the company's board of directors of failing to properly address and prevent sexual assault claims involving drivers. The legal action, filed in a state court, argues that executives knew about the severity of the problem for years but chose profits over passenger safety.

The suit claims that Uber's internal systems were designed to downplay and conceal incidents rather than protect victims. It specifically alleges that Khosrowshahi and board members ignored warnings from safety advocates and former employees who flagged patterns of assault. Instead of implementing meaningful reforms, the company is accused of using non-disclosure agreements to silence victims and avoid public scrutiny.

Plaintiffs argue that this negligence directly led to preventable attacks. The lawsuit seeks to hold the CEO and board personally liable, arguing that their failure to act constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty. Uber has responded by stating that safety is a top priority and that the company has made significant changes in recent years, including real-time trip monitoring and background check upgrades. However, critics say these measures came too late and were only adopted after intense public pressure.

This case adds to a growing list of legal challenges Uber has faced over driver conduct. The outcome could set a precedent for how much responsibility corporate boards hold for systemic safety failures.