Giant sued for £200,000 after a cyclist suffers severe injuries due to fatal bike failure

Giant is facing a legal claim of more than £200,000 after a cyclist broke his back in four places following his Propel Advanced 2 breaking apart at 15mph, The Times reported this week.

Ben Norbury, the founder of myWindsock application, is suing Giant under the Consumer Protection Act after the bike collapsed under him while he was out riding, after he had owned it for just five months.

In written submissions to the High Court, Norbury’s barrister, Adam Korn, said that he had no time to break his fall and therefore suffered concussion, dental injuries and a broken nose in addition to the damage to his back and neck.

Initially, the UK arm of Giant denied liability, arguing that Norbury caused the problems with his bike by changing the stem and handlebars, but now the company has reportedly admitted fault, with compensation pending. Giant UK could face a payout of over £200,000 to the 39-year-old.