Legal Question in Product Liability in California

Bicycle/moped suspension fork failure

I recently had a freind purchase a front suspension fork off ebay for my whizzer style moped/Bicycle

the fork was advertised as stronger than the OEM and in fact pictured on a motorized BICYCLE

After traveling less than 3 miles the fork failed over a gentle speed bump in front of my home

I had ridden over the same speed bump many times over a 3 year period logging over 500 miles on the oem style suspension fork

I have dibilitatating injuries and excessive medical bills I've lost the use of my hand and fingers do to nerve injury

do I have a case


Asked on 6/08/07, 4:45 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: Bicycle/moped suspension fork failure

Was the fork purchased used? Contact me directly.

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Answered on 7/24/07, 2:59 pm
Bryan Becker Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz

Re: Bicycle/moped suspension fork failure

On the facts you presented, you case is worth exploring. Installation of the fork; the condition of the fork when you bought it and other factors may present an issue, but it is impossible to speculate without more information. It is certainly worth speaking with an attorney to see if it is worth pursuing.

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Answered on 7/23/07, 9:11 pm
John Demas Demas & Rosenthal, Attorneys at Law

Re: Bicycle/moped suspension fork failure

You should definitely pursue this case further. The most important thing you need to do first is secure the moped and fork and do not repair, modify or alter the moped and fork in any way. Please call or email me if you would like to discuss this claim further. Thank you,

John Demas

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Answered on 7/24/07, 1:58 pm


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