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Athlete sues Mercedes and Puma over career-ending ‘dangerous’ shoes
American track and field athlete Abby Steiner is suing Mercedes and Puma for alleged negligent product liability, following the premature end of her career. The lawsuit was filed on April 24, 2026, in Middlesex County Superior Court in Massachusetts. Steiner claims that Mercedes and Puma were involved in the design, manufacture, and distribution of certain PUMA footwear that led to her injuries. Puma’s partnership with Mercedes in the F1 team ended in 2024, and Steiner accuses them of causing her “substantial personal injuries and damages.” The lawsuit highlights specific Puma shoes and technologies that allegedly caused biomechanical issues and injuries to Steiner. Steiner signed with Puma in 2022, but had to step back from running due to her injuries, seeking compensation for past, present, and future damages.