Connecticut · Uber and Lyft assault
Uber and Lyft assault claims in Connecticut
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| Filing deadline | 30 years from date of assault (minority tolling additionally applies)C.G.S. § 52-577d |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Connecticut?
Connecticut civil SOL for sexual assault: 30 years from date of assault (C.G.S. § 52-577d) — effectively unlimited for most survivors. Minority tolling additionally applies, extending the window for minor survivors further. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: C.G.S. § 52-577d
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Connecticut provides a 30-year civil statute of limitations for sexual assault claims — one of the longest in the nation — under C.G.S. § 52-577d. Hartford and Bridgeport are the primary rideshare markets. Connecticut does not require fingerprint-based background checks for rideshare drivers. The Connecticut Office of Victim Services provides compensation for counseling and medical costs.
Medical facilities in Connecticut
Hartford Hospital — SANE Program
Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence — Crisis Line
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Uber and Lyft assault overview. This page covers the local information available for Connecticut.
What happens when I check?
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- C.G.S. § 52-577d