Family Of CBS2 Reporter Nina Kapur Suing Revel Over Fatal Accident – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Greater than a 12 months after CBS2 reporter Nina Kapur died following a moped accident in Brooklyn, her household is taking authorized motion towards a number of events, together with the motive force and Revel.

Nina’s household spoke with CBS2’s Lisa Rozner on Friday.

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On Franklin Avenue in Greenpoint, there are stark reminders of the Revel moped accident that replays usually within the minds of Nina’s household.

“Folks say it’s been a 12 months and it’s not, it’s day by day. It’s one second at a time,” stated Mikki Bahl, Nina’s uncle. “You’re a part of an unique membership, proper, that you simply don’t wish to be part of.”

Police stated on July 18, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., 26-year-old Maninder Jit Singh of Yonkers was working a Revel moped with Nina, additionally 26, because the passenger when he abruptly hit the brakes close to a painted “STOP” on the pavement, inflicting the car to upend.

Each Singh and Nina have been thrown off.

Attorneys for Nina’s household stated she had accidents to her torso and was “conscious of her impending loss of life.” Nina died on the hospital a couple of hours later.

“If by her title, one particular person will be saved, then it’s all price it,” Bahl stated.

Nina’s uncle spoke on behalf of her mom, Monica, and father, Anup. They’re nonetheless too emotionally damaged to precise their ache, however are sending a robust message by the authorized system.

They’re suing Revel Transit and Singh.

“A explanation for motion towards the motive force for negligence within the operation of the car on the time of the accident and in addition a explanation for motion towards Revel for the improper coaching and upkeep of the car itself,” stated Noreen Letta, the household’s lawyer.

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The household can also be placing New York City on authorized discover. They plan to sue the Department of Transportation for $5 million for “the negligent implementation and operation of the experience sharing service,” together with not making certain riders acquired coaching on find out how to safely function the automobiles.

“You principally had a bank card and a driver’s license, and you possibly can function the equal, extra of a bike,” stated Edward G. Bailey, an lawyer for the household.

Household attorneys stated different cities the place Revel operates had stronger security protocols in place, together with setting the automobiles’ pace restrict to 25 mph as a substitute of 30.

Town comptroller stated it’ll assessment the declare.

Singh and Revel declined to remark for this story.

However in court docket papers, Revel denied the allegations and stated Nina knew of the inherent dangers by using the car and that she didn’t make the most of the required security helmet.

Attorneys for Nina’s property stated Singh not too long ago advised a Division of Motor Autos choose that the brakes on this car have been very onerous in comparison with others and that Revel didn’t train him how the brakes work.

“Now they’re going to have to really exit and show that the brakes on this scooter have been defective, show that Revel knew that, with out the coaching classes, this was a way more harmful endeavor,” stated Mark Peters, CBS2 city affairs professional.

Singh additionally allegedly stated he and Nina weren’t carrying helmets as a consequence of COVID issues.

Nina’s household stated she was keen about sharing info as a reporter they usually hope the authorized course of empowers the general public with data about ride-sharing mopeds.

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Within the spring, town handed laws to create rules and regulations for ride-sharing moped companies. They’re purported to be introduced later this 12 months.