Trudy Perez sues Starship Technologies over 2023 ASU delivery robot collision that caused spinal fracture and permanent injury
[OTHER]Jul 14, 2026 · Starship Technologies · Starship Bot · Greater Manchester/Trafford, United Kingdom
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OTHER
Event Date
Jul 14, 2026
Primary Entity
Starship Technologies
Robotic Platform
Starship Bot
Jurisdiction / Location
Greater Manchester/Trafford, United Kingdom
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A 73-year-old Arizona State University parking attendant filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court alleging a Starship delivery robot reversed into her on the Tempe campus in Fall 2023, knocking her down and striking her a second time while on the ground. The lawsuit, reported by KJZZ and 12News, alleges the robot was defective and that Starship failed to safely operate it; a jury trial is scheduled for early 2027. The underlying 2023 injury is already recorded separately.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.kjzz.org/business/2026-07-14/lawsuit-claims-asu-employee-was-struck-injured-by-a-food-delivery-robot
https://www.kjzz.org/business/2026-07-14/lawsuit-claims-asu-employee-was-struck-injured-by-a-food-delivery-robot
- Inspect Filing
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/woman-sues-starship-after-delivery-robot-allegedly-knocks-her-down/75-254da309-f249-4b2f-a855-6234450f67f4
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/woman-sues-starship-after-delivery-robot-allegedly-knocks-her-down/75-254da309-f249-4b2f-a855-6234450f67f4
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Trudy Perez sues Starship Technologies over 2023 ASU delivery robot collision that caused spinal fracture and permanent injury?
A 73-year-old Arizona State University parking attendant filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court alleging a Starship delivery robot reversed into her on the Tempe campus in Fall 2023, knocking her down and striking her a second time while on the ground. The lawsuit, reported by KJZZ and 12News, alleges the robot was defective and that Starship failed to safely operate it; a jury trial is scheduled for early 2027. The underlying 2023 injury is already recorded separately.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 14, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Trudy Perez sues Starship Technologies over 2023 ASU delivery robot collision that caused spinal fracture and permanent injury?
Starship Bot by Starship Technologies is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Greater Manchester/Trafford, United Kingdom.
Has anyone responded to Trudy Perez sues Starship Technologies over 2023 ASU delivery robot collision that caused spinal fracture and permanent injury?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Trudy Perez sues Starship Technologies over 2023 ASU delivery robot collision that caused spinal fracture and permanent injury?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.