Company Liability
E-Scooter Rental Companies
Liability profiles for major e-scooter companies.
Lime
Active LitigationLime faces numerous lawsuits for defective brakes, sudden acceleration, and inadequate safety warnings. Arbitration clause in user agreement.
$510M+ Claims
Bird
Active LitigationBird has settled multiple injury cases including wrongful death. Company filed bankruptcy in 2023 but continues operations.
$320M+ Claims
Spin
Active LitigationFord-owned Spin faces product liability claims. Better safety record than competitors but still faces lawsuits.
$85M+ Claims
Tier
European FocusGerman company primarily operates in Europe. Subject to EU consumer protection laws which are more rider-friendly.
$120M+ Claims
Arbitration Clauses
Most e-scooter apps include arbitration clauses that limit your right to sue. However, these clauses may not cover:
- • Product liability claims (defective scooters)
- • Gross negligence or recklessness
- • Claims in states that limit arbitration
- • Wrongful death claims (in some jurisdictions)