--- case_id: "3171" title: "Lyft, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation" research_checked: "2026-10-28" research_level: "documents" screening_approved: false settlement_availability: "not verified" care_availability: "not confirmed" --- # Lyft passenger sexual assault MDL 3171 ## What this matter is about Passengers allege that Lyft failed to implement adequate safety measures and that they experienced sexual assault or harassment. The February 2026 transfer order coordinates related federal actions in Northern California. Centralization does not decide liability or whether any individual qualifies for a claim. Basis: [Court source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3171-Transfer_Order-1-26.pdf). ## Verified index information - **Full title:** Lyft, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation - **District:** CAN - **Master docket:** 3:26-md-3171 - **Judge:** Lin, Rita F. - **Index report date:** 2026-10-01 - **Report relationship:** Listed in this report - [JPML report](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Type-October-1-2026.pdf#page=4) ## Preparation roadmap This is a preparation path, not a court schedule or a promise of a payout. 1. **Understand the matter.** Read the case overview and inspect its official sources. Keep allegations separate from findings. 2. **Explore your connection.** Use optional preparation questions. Interest in a matter is not proof of a claim. 3. **Build your record trail.** Any ride or account records you choose to retain. Add only what you already know or can verify. 4. **Make room for care.** Discuss health concerns independently of any legal claim. Clinical decisions belong with your care team. 5. **Choose professional review.** Start with your existing lawyer if represented. A lawyer reviews deadlines, jurisdiction and any filing or settlement options. ## Existing records that may help - Any ride or account records you choose to retain - Relevant communications or reports already in your possession - Existing care records only if you choose to discuss them ## Care information — separate from legal eligibility ### Trauma-informed support An experienced clinician can discuss health needs and follow-up in a way that minimizes further trauma. You choose what to discuss. Care is independent of a lawsuit or an incident narrative here. - Can the visit be planned around my privacy and comfort? - What follow-up or support fits the concerns I choose to discuss? General information: [CDC: care considerations after sexual assault](https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/sexual-assault-adults.htm). This does not establish product-specific causation or an available appointment. Care may be accessed independently of a lawsuit. Provider fit, licensure, location, insurance, price and appointment availability have not been confirmed. Settlefy does not prescribe treatment, order tests, promise a cure or recommend stopping medication. Optional OPHealth: user-selected signed reports and measurements can be copied for private review. This is not a booked appointment, provider referral or ongoing medical monitoring. No record is sent to a lawyer through that connection. ## Research material and provenance ### Case MDL No. 3171  Document 36  Filed 12/19/25  Page 4 of 11 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Hearing%20Session%20Filed_January%202026.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:16.875Z - SHA-256: f45e0945ca834fe245bc3e24216151e188bc0523457372cc94e5ae7e91968985 - Text inspection: first 8 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### Case MDL No. 3171  Document 115  Filed 10/02/26  Page 1 of 3 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3171-Transfer_Order-9-26.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case MDL No. 3171 Document 61 Filed 02/05/26 Page 1 of 5 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3171-Transfer_Order-1-26.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Panel Orders | Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation | United States - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/panel-orders) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case MDL No. 3194  Document 24  Filed 08/14/26  Page 13 of 15 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Hearing%20Session%20Filed_September%202026.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ## Research gaps and professional review - Verify the operative complaint, later amendments and current court orders. - Verify any settlement notice, administrator, release, deadline and currently open intake. - Obtain current counsel-approved screening criteria; no eligibility rules are approved here. - Have qualified clinicians review any clinical mapping; general care sources are not case criteria. ## Updates [Live case page and source-update coverage](https://settlefy.com/litigation/3171#case-updates). Source checks run every six hours; most matters have directory-only monitoring. This file is a dated research brief, not an automatically updated court docket. ## Your next step [Explore the preparation questions](https://settlefy.com/my-settlefy?case=3171). Nothing is filed or sent to a firm automatically.