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Kentucky · Uber and Lyft assault

Uber and Lyft assault claims in Kentucky

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Kentucky?

Kentucky civil SOL for sexual assault: 5 years from date of assault (KRS 413.140(1)(c)). Minority tolling applies. Kentucky's 5-year period is more protective than many neighboring states. A lawyer can confirm yours.

5 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)

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.

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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Kentucky provides a 5-year civil statute of limitations for sexual assault claims under KRS 413.140(1)(c). Louisville and Lexington are the primary rideshare markets. Kentucky does not require fingerprint-based background checks for rideshare drivers. The Kentucky Office of Victim Services administers victim compensation funding.

Fayette Circuit Court

215 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Court website

Jefferson County Circuit Court

700 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202

Court website

Medical facilities in Kentucky

  • University of Louisville Hospital — SANE Program

  • YWCA of Greater Louisville — SANE Resource

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 Kentucky.

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