Lime Bike Lawsuit Alleges Brake Failure Caused Severe Arm Fracture

Brittany Perkins filed a product liability complaint on June 25, 2026, in Travis County District Court against Neutron Holdings Inc. (doing business as Lime), alleging that a Lime rental e-bike with defectively designed and poorly maintained brakes caused her to fall and break her arm. The case was removed to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on August 13, 2026.

Perkins' complaint centers on Lime's alleged negligence in failing to inspect and maintain its publicly available e-bikes and e-scooters. According to the lawsuit, the malfunctioning brakes on the Lime bike she rented threw her from the vehicle, resulting in her injuries. The lawsuit also raises broader concerns about the rental e-bike and e-scooter industry, noting that riders often rent these devices without helmets, safety training, or adequate protective equipment, and that the devices frequently lack proper maintenance or repairs. While injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters remain relatively uncommon, the high speeds at which these devices travel can result in serious injury or death when accidents occur.

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