Uber Technologies Inc. prepares for its next bellwether trial in January 2027. This trial is part of a large-scale multidistrict litigation (MDL). The MDL involves thousands of lawsuits alleging sexual assault by its drivers. This follows a series of key legal outcomes in 2026 that shape the litigation landscape.
Earlier this year, two bellwether trials produced mixed but significant results. In February, a federal jury awarded one plaintiff $8.5 million. The jury held Uber liable under an "apparent agency" theory. A second trial resulted in a $5,000 verdict. A third bellwether trial, scheduled for October, settled confidentially. This settlement occurred just before opening statements. No global settlement exists for the litigation. Individual cases are resolving. These trial outcomes set precedents for the numerous remaining claims.