WOW.. we all read about, rarely if ever see it, I'm impressed. Of course there are circumstances to consider. It appears to not be abuse, you can answer that, you ought not to,to me but.. If the bars show that damage or impact occurred before the fact, well you know... I'd say.. YES, at least some accountability on the part of Bianchi could be realized, it's worth pursuing ,i f not for punitive damages, for compensation AND for the sake of other hapless riders.