Revel's Dilemma

The Blame Game

On July 18, 2020, Nina Kapur, a 26-year-old news reporter for CBS, was tragically killed when the Revel scooter on which she was a passenger crashed after its driver suddenly swerved for an unknown reason Ten days later, 32-year Jeremy Malave was killed after losing control of the Revel scooter he was driving and crashing into a light pole. Under increased public pressure, Revel, which operates the electric-scooter sharing company and whose popularity had soared during the coronavirus pandemic with people seeking alternatives to public transportation and ride-share services, announced that it was shutting down its operations in New York City until further notice to “review and strengthen its rider accountability and safety measures.”

In this episode of The Blame Game, we take a closer look at Revel’s decision to temporarily shutter its New York City operations and try to answer the question of Who’s to Blame for the recent tragedies involving its scooters. Can Revel be held legally accountable for not just the deaths of Ms. Kapur and Mr. Malave, but other individuals who have suffered serious injuries while using its scooters?

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