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Uber Eats Sexual Assault Lawsuit<\/h1>\n
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With the launch of many apps like Uber, Postmates, and Grubhub, there are more strangers who know more personal details than ever before. Many individuals are dropped off at home or have food and other items delivered to their houses without paying attention to who is doing the deliveries. In some cases, individuals may be attacked by the drivers. This is a problem with apps like Uber Eats, which involves drivers taking food to customers\u2019 houses and sexually assaulting them when they drop off the meal. This is, of course, a criminal offense and should be aptly punished, and victims are entitled to proper compensation and swift justice<\/a>. Getting Uber to take responsibility, though, requires effort and an lawyer on your side, which is why the Downtown LA Law Group is the place to go. We have a team of highly sought after Uber Eats sexual assault lawyers who can assist you with your care and ensure that you are given every penny you deserve.<\/p>\n

How Uber Eats Works<\/span><\/p>\n

Uber Eats is essentially a third-party delivery service for restaurants that generally do not have delivery options. The service allows pick up orders to be placed and for the contracted drivers to deliver the food. This means that the restaurant does not have to pay employees or worry about liability, and Uber Eats gets a small cut of the profit. The drivers still earn money based on route length and tips, as well.<\/p>\n

When a user places an order, an Uber Eats driver will pick it up and take it to the customer\u2019s home. The driver can select numerous deliveries<\/a> to take.<\/p>\n

Uber Eats drivers are generally selected on similar grounds as their chauffeuring counterparts. They must pass a background check, have a clean driving record, be over the age of 19 years old, have a valid license and have valid insurance, and more. However, because of the large need for drivers and the desire for Uber to make as much money as possible, some of these requirements are passed over or ignored.<\/p>\n

Risks Associated with Uber Eats<\/span><\/p>\n

Although Uber Eats drivers do not transport customers, they still come in contact with people when they drop off the food. The risks are generally increased when the deliveries happen at night time and when the driver<\/a> knows that the customer is alone. Many drivers who are perpetrators of sexual assault and physical assault will look at the order to see how much is in the bag \u2013 for example, a single dinner with one drink may indicate that the customer is home alone, which can mean that she is an easier target than if she were with her family or her roommate.<\/p>\n

Uber Eats drivers may also be buzzed into apartment buildings and secure areas by landlords or customers. This means that it is easy for them to force their way into homes or to case the place for a future visit. Some Uber Eats drivers may even purposely withhold items and then return slightly later to give them to the customer, only to end up assaulting them.<\/p>\n

Sexual assault and rape are extremely serious, and victims can suffer a litany of damages. Some of the injuries that are often associated with sexual assault include:<\/p>\n