DENVER (KMGH/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A rideshare company was accused of having a "systemic problem of sexual assault on passengers." Colorado State Representative Jenny Willford has come forward with a harrowing personal story, alleging she was sexually assaulted by a Lyft driver last February.

Democratic State Rep. Jenny Willford of Northglenn is suing the ride share company Lyft in an effort to improve passenger safety after she said she was raped by a Lyft driver last year.

Colorado state lawmaker Jenny Willford has filed a lawsuit against Lyft and Shanu Transportation after she claims she was sexually assaulted.