CHICAGO (WLS) -- Rideshare company Lyft is facing another round of assault lawsuits filed by drivers and passengers.
The 17 new lawsuits claim Lyft failed to protect them from sexual or physical assault.
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Stella Grant, a Chicago driver, says she was attacked by an intoxicated passenger.
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Grant says the woman punched her and grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to crash. She was not only left with a permanent scar, but was also traumatized by the incident and suffers from severe anxiety, according to the lawsuit.
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The victims are urging Lyft to step up safety measures with more comprehensive screenings for drivers and to install dashboard cameras in every vehicle.
Lyft said in a statement: "We're committed to helping keep drivers and riders safe. While safety incidents on our platform are incredibly rare, we realize that even one is too many."