First known death from omicron variant reported in the UK. Even my husband, who is very private, likes reading them," Kaye wrote on Feb. 4. A photo circulating on social media that depicts a young boy crying as he receives a shot while held by a smiling woman is being linked to the death of a young boy in Great Britain. Tragic but not sure how one can sue an Ebike company over plainly misusing it's product. "I shared it in response to a specific question, and it was taken out of context. Greg Billing, executive Director at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, told ABC News in an interview in 2020 that accidents with e-bikes can and do happen - that's why it's imperative for users to practice safety. In the United Kingdom, children under 12 aren't yet eligible to be vaccinated against the virus. "They need to be introduced in a safe way," DiMaggio said. The The 12-year-old girl who severely injured herself in a bike accident in California and became a Twitter sensation, has died. More: First known death from omicron variant reported in the UK. Kaye Steinsapir is known on social media for openly sharing her grief journey after the couple lost their daughter, Molly, in a biking accident. But I am a desperate mother, and I know from my cancer experience that prayer is powerful. A 12-year-old girl whose story touched people around the world has died from traumatic brain injuries, 16 days after her bike accident. Molly suffered a head injury while riding her bike in 2021, and she spent several days in the hospital receiving care for her condition. I crashed the bike. It was a friends sisters bike. "Molly has been called home to G-d. Molly Steinsapir, the 12-year-old daughter of Los Angeles lawyers Jon and Kaye Steinsapir, died Monday, two weeks after she suffered a traumatic brain injury in a bike accident late last month. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Facebook. Blythe is a real person, but she and her son are not depicted in the image. Everything to know about the latest COVID strain. I feel sorry for their loss but I think they are setting themselves up for another one trying to sue. Molly died in the hospital a few weeks later after several brain surgeries. ", "Rad Power Bikes was aware of this issue or had been made aware of this issue, and they never redesigned their bike," Jonathan Steinsapir told "Good Morning America" in his family's first television interview about the lawsuit. Giro Sport Design did not reply to ABC News' request for comment. "His death was not a result of a reaction to COVID-19 vaccine because he didnt have it," Blythe said, citing the United Kingdom's vaccine rules for young kids. She was admitted to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for 16 days before her passing away. At least I'm assuming that 11 year olds can't legally ride an ebike in CA. Her 5-year-old son, Benedict, died suddenly after becoming ill at school on Dec. 1, according to the Peterborough Telegraph. ", Added his wife, Kaye, "Every single time I just hear Molly. She is somebody who stood up for what is right and no matter what the personal cost, and there is tremendous personal cost to us in pursuing this litigation.". 'Devoted' Father, 47, Who Was Expecting His Second Child Dies After Tragic Cycling Accident, Don't got live if you want it: 'The Voice' Season 23's frustratingly brief, previously taped Playoffs begin, 'American Idol' royal shakeup: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie to be (temporarily) dethroned by '90s queen, pop prince, Aaron Carter's ex-fiance says his 'downfall' was losing custody of son Prince: doc, Before 'Guardians,' Chris Pratt says he was crushed by rejections for 'Captain America' and 'Thor.' I personally would have no issues with minors riding ebikes. ", In their lawsuit, the Steinsapirs claim that the model of bike Molly was riding, Rad Power Bikes' RadRunner, has "multiple design defects," including an issue with the brakes and front wheel that, according to the lawsuit, "in some cases can cause the wheel to come all the way off. The company said it does not comment on pending litigation. There is no restriction in California vis-a-vis rider age unless the ebike is Class 3 (minimum age is 16 in that case), which the Rad bike isn't. Sounds to me that a charge of recklessly endangering the welfare of a child against the parents would be appropriate. You must log in or register to reply here. Molly Steinsapir, the 12-year-old daughter of two high-class lawyers, has died after her mom chronicled her traumatic brain injury and her fight for life. Molly Steinsapir was seriously injured in a bike accident and is now recovering in the ICU after brain surgery. The little squirlly fat wheels and no doubt ill adjusted brakes due to it being an online sales bike that probably never got adjusted properly upon delivery and accidents will happen. Molly Steinsapir was the daughter of Kaye and Jonathan Steinsapir, both of whom passed away in 2021 due to injuries sustained while riding an electric bicycle. It keeps happening!! The parents of a 12-year-old California girl who died last year after an accident involving an electric bike, or e-bike, say they want to see change. Another tweet shows Steinsapir's son wearing the same mask as the boy in the viral photo. "So this was, what we believe, was preventable.". The image shows a different woman posing with her son, who is alive. They are the ones who should be sued but probably dont have any money. Died suddenly. ", FBISD students forced to sit on floor due to desk shortage, Conroe ISD secures campuses amid manhunt for alleged mass shooter, Newborn left in car at Houston bar parking lot for hours, docs show. I also missed where it said that the front wheel came off vis a vis out of the dropouts to begin with? Molly Steinsapir, the daughter of Michael Jackson estate lawyer Jon Steinsapir, was in a terrible bike accident Jan. 31 and was being treated at UCLA in Ms. Steinsapir, 43, said she was grasping for a tool that RELATED: 'Devoted' Father, 47, Who Was Expecting His Second Child Dies After Tragic Cycling Accident, "Some of you wonder why I share what is happening to us. Just ran across this. Not the bike company. Daughter of Michael Jackson estate lawyer dies after bike accident, Peterborough mum speaks about reaction following tragic sudden death of son, 5, Who can get a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Kaye (@KayeEllen17) February 15, 2021. One tweet, in which Kaye said she was "living every parent's worst nightmare," had more than 200,000 likes, and at one point, Star Wars star Mark Hamill even tweeted well wishes. In an email, Blythe confirmed to USA TODAY that her son had not been vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine had nothing to do with his death. The little girl's The Steinsapirs, who have two boys, Eli and Nathaniel, lost their daughter. I would think it would make the lawsuit null and void since the parties involved misused their product. ABCNews. "Engineering them in a way so that they stop and brake appropriately and safely, so that they are not necessarily going faster than they need to go and by marketing them to the appropriate age groups.". "Let's be honest, no one reads manuals. The death of Blythe's son was not tied to a COVID-19 vaccine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Her daughter, 12, was injured while riding her bicycle with a friend near the familys home in Los Angeles. Kaye Steinsapir is known on social media for openly sharing her grief journey after the couple lost their daughter, Molly, in a biking accident. She Other posts on Facebook made similar claims. WebThe tragic accident that led to the death of Molly happened on January 31, 2021, while she was riding on a RadRunner electric motorcycle with a friend in Los Angeles. They will probably get some money out of them. Molly had been undergoing treatment at UCLA since she was critically injured on Jan. 31, and Kaye had been sharing regular updates on her condition to Twitter, where the story went viral. Blythe lives in the United Kingdom. Molly was wearing a helmet while riding the e-bike, according to her parents. Currently, Molly is still unconscious in ICU! The bike didn't crash me. But the woman in the photo is not Blythe, nor is the boy Blythe's son. Maybe I am seeing it wrong but looks like a sloping dropout to me? According to the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior County Court, Molly and her 11-year-old best friend were riding a RadRunner bike on Jan. 31, 2021, with Molly riding on the back. Kaye and Jonathan Steinsapir, the parents of Molly Steinsapir, have filed a lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes, a Seattle-based e-bike company. Molly was the daughter of Santa Monica-based attorney Jonathan Steinsapir and Kaye Ellen. Click here to sign up for our fact-check text chat. The people in the photo are Kaye Steinsapir an attorney and wife of Michael Jackson estate lawyer Jonathan Steinsapir and their son Eli. We are constantly reminded there is light in the darkness". Molly was critically injured on Jan. 31, and hundreds of thousands of Twitter users followed her story. In the lawsuit, the Steinsapirs claim the owner's manual for the RadRunner, the type of bike Molly was riding, says in small print on page 49, out of 57 pages, it is "designed for use by persons 18 years and older. 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The lawsuit alleges that Rad Power Bikes "knows children will operate" the bike since the company's website includes what the suit describes as "glowing reviews from adults" about buying the bike for their children. Rad Power Bikes told ABC News in a statement it "extends its deepest condolences to the Steinsapir family.". I would think thats more about Rad's legal department trying to insulate them against lawsuits but in this case it may have helped attract one. Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 14, 2021, "My cousin told me that Mark Hamill liked one of my Tweets," Kaye wrote in response. especially when the user manual states rider should be 18 or older. Steinsapir did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment, but posts on her Instagram account confirm he is alive. Molly Steinsapir died Monday from injuries sustained in the January 31 accident when she was riding her bike downhill while wearing a helmet. Steinsapir suffered a traumatic brain injury, and, after several surgeries, died on February 15. Shitty helmet. It's a tragic situation, but the details in the article point toward a death by misadventure. We all know that," Jonathan Steinsapir said. I am glad to help normalize vaccines. At least I'm assuming that 11 year olds can't legally ride an ebike in CA. Her mother, Kaye, has shared her experiences dealing with losing a child and I don't understand how someone can get a TBI with a properly fitted helmet. Molly has been called home Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that a photo shows Blythe and her son, who died after receiving COVID-19 vaccine. The Steinsapirs said they are filing the lawsuit in hopes of preventing tragedy for another family. Molly died of a bike injury in 2021 after several days of treatment in hospital. The little squirlly fat wheels and no doubt ill adjusted brakes due to it being an online sales bike that probably never got adjusted properly upon delivery and accidents will happen. A friend she'd been riding with was able to flag down a car and ask the driver to call for help. Molly Steinsapir, the 12-year-old California girl whose bike accident prompted prayers from many strangers, has died, her mother, Kaye Ellen Steinsapir, Both parents are lawyers too. When I'm sitting here in this sterile room hour after hour, your messages of hope make me feel less alone. I rode everywhere as a kid including miles down El Camino Real in the Bay Area to/from a job. "Which is why we encourage people when they are starting to use e-bikes to really practice and understand how to handle the power of the bike and make sure that they feel comfortable before they get out on the road or on a trail around other people or cars. Molly was a young girl who passed away after being involved in a terrible bicycle accident. 12-year-old Molly Steinsapir suffered a terrible bicycle accident on January 31, 2021, and suffered a traumatic brain injury, after which she was hospitalized and is currently undergoing treatment. "Everyone laughed and corrected me when I asked if he was an ice skater. It may not display this or other websites correctly. E-bikes have a motor and often have more power than a normal bike. "I massaged her hands and her feet and sang to her and read to her," Kaye Steinsapir, whose tweets about Molly's fight to survive started a following known as "Team Molly," told ABC News. In addition to updates on Molly's condition, Kaye also helped her followers get to know the tween better, like the fact that she was an animal-loving vegetarian with a keen interest in government and politics who hoped to one day be an actress or politician. Dr. Charles DiMaggio, a faculty member in the department of surgery, division of trauma and critical care at New York University School of Medicine, told ABC News that e-bikes represent "potentially a revolution" in how people get around, but that they need to be considered with safety first. Its not rare!!". PeopleForBikes and Call2Recycle announce US national ebike battery recycling scheme, ~50km on a 'baby' Bafang M500 around Prague. Her parents are suing the e Molly Steinsapir, 12, went through a terrible bike accident on January 31, 2021, and sustained a traumatic brain injury, following which she was hospitalized and is As the friends were going down a steep hill, the bike, "began to shake and wobble, causing the bike to crash.". 'Team Molly' Parents Sue E-Bike Company Over Daughter's Death, Road bikes heading towards using through-axles, but why? Writing and sharing my pain helps to lessen it. On August 1, Mollys parents, Kaye and Jonathan Steinsapir, filed a A GoFundMe page raising money for Molly's treatment pulled in nearly $20,000 before donations were disabled. Helen Blythe, Dec. 15, email exchange with USA TODAY, New York Post, Feb. 16, Daughter of Michael Jackson estate lawyer dies after bike accident, New York Times, Feb. 21, The Story of Team Molly, Kaye Steinsapir, retrieved Dec. 15, Instagram, Peterborough Telegraph, Dec. 9, Peterborough mum speaks about reaction following tragic sudden death of son, 5, U.K. National Health Service, updated Dec. 14, Who can get a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. VIDEO: Parents file lawsuit against e-bike manufacturer following daughter's death. Electric bikes feature a motor, one that can give you either a gentle boost or enough power to conquer almost any hill. ", The family claims in the lawsuit that Rad Power Bikes, "knew or should have known that this was an unsafe and defective design. "The first step Rad should have is something on the bike itself warning about age appropriateness.". Molly Steinsapir, the 12-year-old girl whose battle to recover following a traumatic bike accident captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of Twitter users, has died, her mom Kaye announced. "Helen Blythe the mother in this picture was so happy to get her baby his V," reads a Dec. 11 Facebook post. The 12-year-old girl had been riding down a Los Angeles hill, while wearing a Steinsapir tweeted her own debunk of the image under a different tweet taking the image out of context. Molly Steinsapir in the hospital following a bike accident Family photo But amid an outpouring of support, the tragic girl died Monday. Kaye initially shared Molly's story the day of the accident, which occurred while her daughter was riding downhill while wearing a helmet, she said. "(The photo) was taken by our other son, and yes, both of us were smiling a few seconds earlier," she wrote in a Dec. 6 tweet. - CyclingTips, QR skewer & disk brakes claimed as a contributing factor in fatal accident involving a RadRunner. subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. Molly Steinsapir, was critically injured on January 31 and had been undergoing treatment in LA. Rad Power Bikes' RadRunner model is capable of reaching speeds up to 20 miles per hour, according to the lawsuit. "We know that she is watching over us and smiling at her two beloved little brothers, Nate and Eli, and her cat Leroy and her dog Calvin.". As per an earlier tweet from Kaye, her daughter was in an accident that caused severe brain trauma. Haters gonna hate.". While our hearts are broken in a way that feels like they can never be mended, we take comfort knowing that Molly's twelve years were filled with love and joy. Molly died on Feb. 15, 2021, after undergoing multiple brain surgeries and spending more than two weeks in the hospital, with her parents by her side. Daughter of Michael Jackson lawyer dies after bike accident The parents of a 12-year-old California girl who died last year after an accident involving an electric bike, or e-bike, say they want to see change. Molly Steinsapir Did Now Survive Traumatic Bike Accident. Molly We know that she is watching over us and smiling at her two beloved little brothers, Nate and Eli, and her cat Leroy and her dog Calvin. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a childrens charity if you are able and please do something good for someone who needs it. And up/down the Coastal Range at some pretty extreme speeds on the weekends. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The death of Blythe's son was not tied to the COVID-19 vaccine. He did not receive a vaccine. "I read the book that her class was reading because I didn't want her to be behind when she woke up. It's not right,' that that's who Molly was. Truly anything. "Believe me, I wish I were doing anything but desperately begging for prayers to save my daughter on Twitter. The accident caused due to the nonfunction e-bike, so her parents are suing the e-bike Marvel's feedback: 'I was kinda sweaty. WebThe accident left Molly with a traumatic brain injury. In late January, Molly Steinsapir was involved in a devastating bike accident. The lawsuit alleges that their daughter Molly Steinsapirs death was caused by the Rad Power bike she was riding with a friend and the Giro helmet she was wearing on January 21 of 2021 on a large hill on the street Enchanted Way in the Pacific Palisades. Both Kaye and her husband Jon Steinsapir are prominent lawyers in Los Angeles, with Jon having worked with the estate of Michael Jackson, according to the New York Daily News. The parents of a girl who died after an e-bike accident filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Monday against the Seattle e-bike company Rad Power Bikes. Molly Steinsapir, 12, died in February after suffering a head injury in a bicycle accident. Learn more about electric bikes here. On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Molly was in a terrible bike accident and sustained a traumatic brain injury. Molly has always been such a bright light on the stage and in our hearts, Ganz said. ', Met Gala red carpet 2023: Margaret Qualley, Maya Hawke, Lily Collins and more grown-up celebrity kids lead fashion's biggest night. On page 49 of the 57-page owners manual for the model, a warning The tweets chronicled the ups and downs of Molly's care, including MRIs, blood transfusions and multiple surgeries to relieve pressure in her brain. The way I read it was that they experienced a speed wobble effect that I would attribute to the small wheels and 11yr old girl arms on the handlebars compounded by the weight the other girl on the back going downhill and not being able to brake properly? The The girl who died didnt even own the bike, her parents didnt buy it either. I even crashed once on the downhill. Molly was the daughter of Santa Monica-based attorney Jonathan Steinsapir and Kaye Ellen. Molly had been undergoing treatment at UCLA since she was critically injured on Jan. 31, and Kaye had been sharing regular updates on her You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. USA TODAY reached out to Facebook users who shared the post for comment. "But you know, the next child who dies or is paralyzed because of this issue that they refuse to address, I mean I couldn't possibly live with myself with that. THE 12-year-old daughter of a lawyer for Michael Jackson's estate tragically passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a bike accident. My parents never even thought about suing anyone. Molly Steinsapir was a 12-year-old girl who suffered a terrible e-bike accident. from that linked article above this neatly encapsulates the problem and the solution, which I am certain Rad and their Chinese manufacturers ignored as most others do. I hear her voice say, 'Mom, it's not okay. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Molly died on Feb. 15, 2021, after undergoing multiple brain surgeries and spending more than two weeks in the hospital, with her parents by her side. The maker of the helmet Molly was wearing, Giro Sport Design, is also named in the lawsuit. On January 31, 2021, when she was receiving treatment at the hospital, the incident took place. "I would much rather just walk away from this and just go on with my life," Jonathan Steinsapir said. Thankfully, she is daily receiving excellent treatment from some of the very best physicians in the country at UCLA. Reports said the young girl had remained unconscious when she was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). She has made us laugh and moved us to tears with her honest and precious performances and personality. As per an earlier tweet from Kaye, her daughter was in an accident that Molly's mother shared her story on Twitter on Jan. 31, and it quickly went viral, attracting attention from celebrities who offered their thoughts and In the suit, Kaye and Jonathan Steinsapir, the parents of Molly Steinsapir, who died last year at age 12, claim that flaws in the bikes design made www.yahoo.com G Gordon71 Well-Known Member Join in prayer for: Molly Steinsapir and her family! Copyright 2012-2022 EBR Electric Bike Review, Inc. Also operating under the name EBR. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fact check: British boy's death not tied to COVID-19 vaccine, Click here to sign up for our fact-check text chat, Michael Jackson estate lawyer Jonathan Steinsapir. "Now he is dead. You are using an out of date browser. Molly Steinsapir, the 12-year-old girl whose battle to recover following a traumatic bike accident captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of Twitter users, has died, her mom Kaye announced. At least the parents are suing the helmet company correctly, but that should actually be their main lawsuit. Molly was critically injured on Jan. 31, and hundreds of thousands of Twitter users followed her story Molly Steinsapir, the 12-year-old girl whose battle to recover I'm not sure this is really an issue with the Rad Runner. The image shows a different woman posing with her son, who is alive. She never regained consciousness. How do you think it attracted one? JavaScript is disabled. Two years ago, 12-year-old Molly Steinsapir was sitting behind her best friend on a borrowed electric bike when the girls started descending a steep hill in Los Angeles. The long Biktrix road, my personal battery is dying. You make bikes like the RadRunner that look more like kid bikes than adult bikes then kids will ride them. Kaye Steinsapir first shared the news of her daughters accident on January 31 st, revealing that Molly had suffered brain trauma following a bike accident. The outpouring of support outweighs the bad apples.". Molly and Nate won't believe it when I tell them that even Luke Skywalker is on our side. Everything to know about the latest COVID strain. Thank you for supporting our journalism. I feel sorry for their loss but I think they are setting themselves up for another one trying to sue. As a result of the accident, she suffered from several brain injuries and succumbed We are immensely blessed to be her parents," Kaye wrote on Monday. This took place in the year 2021. The recent introduction of road disc bikes is ushering in a variety of new technologies and standards that buyers must come to terms with. Special access for subscribers! Later that day, after The parents of a girl who died after an e-bike accident filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Monday against the Seattle e-bike company Rad Power Bikes. "It is a different skill than just riding a bike," Billing said then.