[son of caesar]

so the first time the brakes were alledgedly used was at the intersection? i dont buy it. at 900K, this is interesting, almost not enough for wal mart to bother with, maybe just offer 300K and good riddance? why isnt the chinese manufacturer being sued also? surely, its made in chicom land.

[Nathan Zachary]

Aside from Wal-Mart, the other defendants in the lawsuit include Pacific Cycle, Inc., based in Wilmington, Del., as well as its parent company Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., which is to be served with the lawsuit in Columbus, Ind."

So, because it was sold at Walmart, it's automatically made in China??

What kind of parent doesn't inspect a bicycle before they stick their kid on it? ESPECIALLY if it's assembled at a store where the average employee isn't smart enough the change a light bulb, never mind assemble anything.

One has to ask if the kid's parent had given the kid proper bicycle safety lessons as well, and had the kid wearing proper safety equipment, and the bicycle inspected at a proper bicycle shop.

Nope- it's "sue someone else for my irresponsibility". poor kid, but I hope they loose.

[The_Media_never_lie]

If the Chinese manufacturer cannot be held liable, they should not be doing business in the US.

[Phantom Lord]

at 900K, this is interesting, almost not enough for wal mart to bother with, maybe just offer 300K and good riddance?

I believe Wal-Mart has a policy of never settling or making an offer. Wal-Mart goes to court and makes you prove your case if Wal-Mart believes your claims to be false.

[Melas]

Pacific is the manufacturer. The factory itself might happen to be in China, but it's owned by Pacific.

[Fruitbat]

I don't buy this crap either. That bike has two hand brakes, meaning two independently working brake systems, front and rear. It's inconceiveable that both failed simulataneously if they had both been working when the bike was purchased. And if the parents didn't check it out before the kids rode it, then shame on them. They're a couple of fools and morons. Not to mention bad parents.