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Uber and Lyft assault claims in Maryland
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| Filing deadline | 7 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-117 |
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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 Maryland?
Maryland civil SOL for sexual assault: 7 years from date of assault (Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-117). Minority tolling applies. Maryland enacted this extended SOL in 2023, a significant improvement from the prior 3-year period. A lawyer can confirm yours.
7 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)
Source: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-117
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?
Maryland provides a 7-year civil statute of limitations for sexual assault claims under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-117. Baltimore and the DC-metro Maryland suburbs are major rideshare markets.
Medical facilities in Maryland
Johns Hopkins Hospital — SAFE Program SANE
House of Ruth Maryland — Sexual Assault Center
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 Maryland.
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- Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-117