Colorado Democrat Files Lawsuit Against Lyft Over Sexual Assault Claims
Colorado State Rep. Jenny Willford sues Lyft after alleging sexual assault by a fake driver last year
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Northglenn: So, here’s the scoop. Colorado State Rep. Jenny Willford has just filed a lawsuit against Lyft. She claims she was sexually assaulted last year by someone pretending to be a Lyft driver.
Willford, who’s a Democrat, made this shocking announcement at the state Capitol with her lawyers by her side. It’s a pretty intense situation.
She says that on February 24, 2024, a guy posing as a Lyft driver picked her up. He started making inappropriate comments and then assaulted her. Can you believe that?
She managed to escape and went to a different place to avoid letting him know where she lived. Smart move, right?
After the incident, she reported it to the Northglenn Police, but she’s still waiting for DNA results. That’s frustrating, especially since it’s been a while.
When she told Lyft about what happened, they promised not to match her with that driver again and even refunded her fare. But that’s not enough, is it?
Willford, who represents Northglenn and Thornton, was visibly emotional when she shared her story. She described how the guy pushed her back down in the car and assaulted her. Just heartbreaking.
The police are looking into it, but the driver hasn’t been arrested yet. It’s still an active investigation.
Willford expressed how much this has affected her life, saying she’s been dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety since the attack. She really doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she did.
Lyft has rules against drivers impersonating others, and they say that doing so can lead to a permanent ban. But that doesn’t help Willford right now.
Meanwhile, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is facing a huge backlog with DNA tests, which is making everything take even longer. They’re working on it, but it’s a tough situation.
Willford’s story is a reminder of how serious and damaging sexual assault can be. It’s a violation that goes beyond just the physical act; it shakes a person’s sense of safety and trust.
It’s a lot to unpack, and I hope she gets the justice she deserves.