A hit-and-run scooter crash nearly killed him. Now he's fighting for the data that could reveal the rider's identity. [telecom]

A hit-and-run scooter crash nearly killed him. Now he's fighting for the data that could reveal the rider's identity.

A Chicago cyclist was injured by an electric scooter rider who fled the scene. Now he's gone to court to get the city's e-scooter companies to turn over personal information about their riders and their history.

***** Moderator's Note *****

Relevance to telecom: most scooters are rented via apps on smart- phones. These sorts of lawsuits are setting precedents which will affect all cellphone users' ability to keep their whereabouts private.

Bill Horne Moderator

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