A jury has found Uber Technologies Inc. liable for sexual assault committed by one of its drivers, marking the second such verdict against the ride-hailing company in federal court.

The decision represents another legal setback for Uber, which is currently defending against more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits related to sexual assault allegations involving its drivers. The company has now lost the first two cases to reach trial in this extensive litigation.

The verdict adds to mounting legal challenges facing the San Francisco-based company over driver conduct and safety protocols. The specific details of the assault case, including damages awarded and the timeline of events, were not immediately available.

The outcome could have significant implications for how the remaining thousands of cases proceed through the federal court system. Legal experts suggest that early verdicts in mass litigation often influence settlement negotiations and trial strategies for subsequent cases.