The ride-sharing app maintains that sexual assault reports have decreased substantially over the years and plans to appeal the jury's decision.

The case lays the groundwork for about 3,000 other sexual misconduct cases the ridesharing platform is facing nationwide.

The ride-sharing app maintains that sexual assault reports have decreased substantially over the years and plans to appeal the jury's decision.

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.