Peloton sued, family says man killed ‘instantly’ by Peloton bike, CNBC reports

The family of a New York man claims he was killed by his Peloton bike just six months after buying it, according to a lawsuit filed in state court, CNBC’s Gabrielle Fonrouge reports. Ryan Furtado was holding on to the bike to get up from the floor when it spun around and severed his carotid artery, killing him “instantly,” according to the lawsuit. In response, Peloton said Furtado’s negligence caused his death and the company is not legally responsible. In a statement Thursday, Peloton spokesperson Ben Boyd said, “We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Furtado family for this unfortunate accident. As a Member-first company, the health and safety of our Member community is a top priority.”