Rideshare Sexual Assault (Uber/Lyft) Statistics in Sacramento
10 years (or 3 years from discovery)
Civil SOL for Sexual Assault
UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center
SANE Programs
WEAVE — Sacramento — (916) 920-2952
Local Advocacy
Courts in Sacramento, California
Sacramento County Superior Court
813 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Sacramento
UC Davis Medical Center — SANE Program
2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
Liability Considerations in Sacramento
Rideshare Sexual Assault in Sacramento
Sacramento's Midtown and R Street entertainment corridors, proximity to major universities (UC Davis, Sacramento State), and state government workforce create steady rideshare demand. California's exceptional 10-year civil SOL protects Sacramento survivors who delayed disclosure, and the proximity to the MDL courthouse in the Northern District makes federal filing a practical option.
Your Legal Team
Sarah Mitchell
Senior Partner
Los Angeles, CA
Sarah Mitchell has dedicated 18 years of practice to representing survivors of sexual violence in civil litigation, with a focus on institutional accountability claims against corporations, educational institutions, and now rideshare platforms. She serves as liaison counsel in the Uber Passenger Sexual Assault MDL (N.D. California) and has been recognized by the National Crime Victim Bar Association for her survivor-centered approach to complex litigation. Sarah works closely with trauma therapists and victim advocates to ensure the legal process supports rather than re-traumatizes her clients. Her cases have produced over $85 million in recoveries for sexual assault survivors.
Education
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law (2008)
- B.A., Women's Studies and Political Science, Stanford University (2005)