Peloton "instantly" kills man by severing artery, lawsuit claims

Johanna Furtado sued Peloton alleging their bike fell on her son Ryan and severed his carotid artery, killing him.
The lawsuit claims Peloton's bike was dangerous and they failed to warn about risks.
This follows previous safety issues with Peloton equipment including treadmills.
Furtado alleges Peloton should have put more warning labels on the bike.
Ryan Furtado was 32 years old and worked as a customer success manager in New York.

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