Future Motion, Inc. Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory is based on sensor and software failures leading to loss of balance and rider injury. The 'nosedive' defect involves inaccurate sensor readings, environmental influences, and inherent physics limitations of self-balancing systems, which can result in sudden tilts forward, causing falls and injuries. These failures are supported by technical analyses, expert reports, and consumer safety warnings from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
160
Pending actions
163
Total actions filed
Active
Status
12/08/2023
Established
Filing deadline
Specific filing deadlines are not explicitly listed; however, standard federal court practice suggests initial case management orders and deadlines for pleadings and discovery are typically set within 30-60 days after the transfer date, i.e., late September to early October 2025.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have sustained a severe injury such as fractures, TBI, paralysis, or internal trauma directly resulting from a 'nosedive' incident involving the Onewheel device. The injury must have occurred during a 'nosedive' event characterized by sudden tilting or loss of control, with documented medical evidence linking the injury to the incident. The injury must have happened within a relevant period following the purchase or during the known defect window, with evidence of proper use and adherence to safety instructions. Minor injuries or injuries caused by misuse are excluded.
Products involved
- Onewheel
Alleged injuries
- Fractures
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Paralysis
- Internal trauma (e.g., punctured lungs)
- Fatalities
Bellwether trials
The case remains active with ongoing procedural activities; no bellwether trials have been scheduled or reported as of March 2026.
Lead counsel
- Not explicitly identified in the transfer order; court docket entries confirm appointment of lead counsel and PSC members, but specific names are not publicly listed in the documents reviewed.
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