Akera Williams, just 16 years old, sustained severe injuries, including broken teeth and a jaw fracture, when her Citi Bike brakes allegedly failed, causing a crash.
The accident occurred as Akera attempted to navigate a steep incline on Eastern Parkway, where her bike's brakes stopped working. She described the bike as 'careening out of control'.
Witness accounts and court filings illustrate a pattern of negligence, as this is not the first time Citi Bike has faced legal action over brake failures.
The Williams family seeks $15 million in damages, highlighting the dangers of faulty bike equipment and the necessity for better safety measures in bike-sharing systems.
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