Lyft Sued Over Driver’s Sexual Assault | Spokane News

An Idaho woman is suing Lyft after being strangled and raped by her driver in August 2024 — a man later convicted of kidnapping and rape. The lawsuit alleges Lyft ignored repeated complaints about his behavior and prioritized profits over passenger safety, echoing similar lawsuits against Uber. The victim, sober and with a seizure disorder, suffered severe trauma and worsened medical conditions after the attack. Her roommate rescued her, and while the driver seeks a new trial over minor DNA evidence issues, the case underscores urgent safety failures in the gig economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d3cf49a6b4b71de