A Bird scooter parked in Detroit.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A California man is suing the city of Detroit after he alleges he was seriously injured after hitting a pothole while riding a Bird rental scooter.
More: How to report potholes in Michigan
According to the lawsuit filed this week, Justin Almeida, of Berkeley, Calif., was severely injured after hitting a pothole in the road and falling on W. Warren near Second in Midtown around midnight Aug. 29, 2021.
The lawsuit alleges that the pothole was 24 inches by 30 inches wide and 6 inches deep, and claims that the crash was due to Detroit's negligence and breach of duty since it is the city's job to maintain roads.
Related: Michigan insurance refunds being distributed to drivers
According to the suit, the crash resulted in a traumatic brain injury and concussion, and Almeida lost consciousness after crashing. The lawsuit claims the injuries are permanent, and Almeida has undergone extensive medical treatment since the crash.
Almeida is seeking $10 million from Detroit to cover lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering experienced as a result of the crash.
This browser does not support the Video element.
Pothole season is here, Wayne County reveals plan to ramp up repairs
Potholes are being reported across SE Michigan with this week's brief warm-up. Officials say they are responding.