Accident

$310 Million Verdict Reached for Family of Teen in Tragic Amusement Park Accident

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Orlando, Florida – In a landmark decision, a Florida jury awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old boy who tragically died after falling from a ride at Icon Park last year. The verdict was announced following a one-day trial in Orlando, targeting Funtime, the Austrian company responsible for manufacturing the ride known as Orlando FreeFall. The court found Funtime negligent in the incident, which did not have a company representative present during the proceedings. The jury’s ruling underscores a significant moment of accountability for the safety measures of corporations in the … Read more

Missouri Family Awarded $310 Million After Tragic Amusement Park Accident in Orlando

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Orlando, Fla. — In a landmark decision, the parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who tragically died after falling from a ride in Orlando received a $310 million verdict against the ride’s Austrian manufacturer. The accident, which took place at Icon Park on March 24, 2022, has underscored significant concerns about ride safety measures and accountability. Tyre Sampson, who hailed from the St. Louis area of Missouri, lost his life when he plummeted about 70 feet from the Orlando Free Fall ride during a spring break trip. The Orange County jury awarded his parents, Nekia … Read more

Parents Win $310 Million in Landmark Case After Teen’s Tragic Amusement Park Accident

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Orlando, FL — In a notable legal decision, a jury has awarded $310 million to the parents of a teenager who tragically lost his life after falling from an amusement park ride in Orlando. This ruling comes after a harrowing incident at the park, which has since prompted widespread discussions on safety protocols and regulations in amusement parks. The case centered around the untimely death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who fell from the FreeFall ride operated by Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot. Sampson, who was visiting from Missouri, sustained fatal injuries from the fall. The ride, … Read more

$310 Million Verdict Awarded to Family in Tragic Orlando Amusement Park Accident

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who tragically died after falling from a ride at an Orlando amusement park in March 2022. The jury found the Austrian manufacturer of the ride, Funtime, responsible and ordered it to compensate Tyre Sampson’s parents, Nekia Dodd and Yarnell Sampson, with $155 million each. Tyre, a prominent young football player from the St. Louis area, was visiting Orlando during his spring break when the incident occurred at Icon Park. He suffered a fatal 70-foot fall from the … Read more