OneWheel XR Lawsuit Filed After Electric Skateboard Stopped Suddenly, Throwing Rider to the Ground
At least 70 similar complaints have been filed in various federal courts nationwide, the Onewheel XR lawsuit indicates.
At least 70 similar complaints have been filed in various federal courts nationwide, the Onewheel XR lawsuit indicates.
Following a massive OneWheel recall issued last month, a class action lawsuit has now been filed by a Michigan man who suffered severe injuries in a nose-dive accident while using the electric skateboard
While most plaintiffs support the consolidation of lawsuits over Onewheel accidents, some plaintiffs involved in class action lawsuits want their case to remain filed in California, where Future Motion is headquartered.
Plaintiff suffered torn ligaments and needed surgical repairs and physical rehabilitation due to a Onewheel "nosedive" accident.
Decision to recall Onewheel electric skateboards comes as the manufacturer faces a growing number of lawsuits over accidents caused by a "pushback" feature, which riders say can cause the OneWheel to nosedive and crash
Plaintiff indicates he was hurled across an asphalt road when the OneWheel "pushback" feature engaged while moving at more than 16 mph
Rad Power Bikes were sold even after the manufacturer was aware of reports involving severe injuries that occurred when the front wheel suddenly detached, according to lawsuit.
With at leasts 31 complaints filed nationwide, Future Motion has asked that all OneWheel lawsuits be consolidate in the Middle District of Florida for coordinated pretrial proceedings.
Recalll comes as safety experts are seeing an increase in injuries linked to e-bikes, e-scooter and hoverboard use.
E-scooters and other mobility devices charged by lithium ion batteries continue to cause hundreds of fires and overheating incidents each year.