Amusement

Missouri Teen’s Family Awarded $310 Million in Fatal Amusement Park Ride Lawsuit

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Orlando, Fla. — In a significant court ruling, the parents of a Missouri teenager who tragically died after being ejected from a ride at an Orlando amusement park received a $310 million verdict. The decision came late Thursday against the Austrian company Funtime, which designed the ride from which 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell in March 2022. The jury delivered their verdict after a single-day trial, in which the defendant did not appear to contest the claims. The tragic incident occurred on March 24, 2022, when Sampson fell approximately 70 feet from the Orlando Free Fall … Read more

$310 Million Verdict in Orlando Amusement Park Tragedy: Family Seeks Justice for Son’s Fatal Fall

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Orlando, Fla. — A jury has ordered the manufacturer of an amusement ride to pay $310 million to the parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after he was ejected from a ride at an Orlando theme park in 2022. The verdict, which came swiftly after a trial that lasted less than three hours, highlighted ongoing concerns about ride safety while reflecting the incalculable loss suffered by the boy’s family. Tyre Sampson, who exceeded the ride’s weight restrictions, fell from the Orlando FreeFall at ICON Park in March 2022, drawing intense scrutiny to ride safety … Read more

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

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Orlando, Fla. – In a recent verdict that has captured nationwide attention, a Florida jury awarded $310 million to the family of a teenager who tragically died after falling from an amusement park ride in Orlando. The substantial sum underscores the gravity of the incident and the considerable impact it has had on the victim’s family. The lawsuit stemmed from a heart-wrenching event at ICON Park, where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson lost his life. Sampson, who was visiting from Missouri, died in March 2021 after falling from the “Free Fall” ride, which was touted as one … Read more

$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