Trek and Shimano facing legal claim of $2m after cyclist ‘impaled’ by brake lever

Lawsuit alleges 17 counts, including negligent design

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A man in the US has brought a legal case against Trek and Shimano after his bike’s brake lever impaled his thigh in a crash. 

Rhode Island resident Timothy Lynch is suing the two companies for negligent design and is seeking $2million (£1.6million) in damages. 

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Tom Davidson
Senior News Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.

An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.