Rideshare Sexual Assault (Uber/Lyft) Lawsuit in Alabama

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Statute of Limitations

Alabama's civil SOL for sexual abuse is 6 years (Ala. Code § 6-2-34(a)). The clock begins on the date of the assault. Minority tolling applies — the SOL is suspended until the survivor turns 18. Alabama has not enacted a lookback window. Alabama does not require fingerprint-based background checks for rideshare drivers.

6 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)

Alabama Data

Exposure in Alabama

Source: Ala. Code § 6-2-34

Source: Alabama CVCC

Source: Platform coverage data

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Alabama

UAB Comprehensive Cancer and Trauma Center — SANE Program

Crisis Center Birmingham — Rape Response Program

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