Amusement

Jury Delivers $205 Million Verdict to Family Mourning Tragic Amusement Park Ride Accident

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A Colorado jury has awarded $205 million to the family of a young girl who died in a tragic incident on an amusement park ride. The case, which sparked national attention, centers around the fatal incident that took place in 2021, when 10-year-old Ainsley was thrown from a ride due to what her family described as negligence on the part of the amusement park operators. During the trial, it was revealed that the ride, known for its height and speed, did not meet safety standards set by industry regulations. Eyewitnesses testified about the lack of … Read more

Tragic Verdict: Jury Grants $205 Million to Family After 6-Year-Old’s Fatal Amusement Park Accident

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DENVER, Colo. — A jury recently awarded $205 million to the family of a six-year-old girl who tragically fell to her death from a ride at a Colorado amusement park. The verdict comes after an emotional trial that highlighted the dangers associated with amusement rides and sparked discussions surrounding safety regulations in the industry. The girl, who was identified as Wong, died in 2021 after plummeting from the “Mind-Eraser” roller coaster at a popular theme park. Her family alleged that the ride’s operators failed to ensure proper safety measures were in place, which directly contributed … Read more

$7.25 Million Verdict Shines Light on Amusement Park Safety Concerns After Moving Walkway Incident

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Los Angeles — In a notable legal decision, a federal jury recently awarded $7.25 million to a 74-year-old woman from Arizona after she sustained severe injuries at Universal Studios Hollywood. The verdict casts a spotlight on the safety concerns surrounding moving walkways in amusement parks, which are often integrated with attractions for the convenience of guests. The incident occurred in September when Pamela Morrison was asked to disembark from the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride due to a malfunctioning safety harness. Morrison lost her balance while exiting the moving walkway, leading to a … Read more

$310 Million Verdict Reached in Landmark Safety Lawsuit After Teen’s Fatal Florida Amusement Ride Fall

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ORLANDO, Fla. — In a rapid decision late Thursday, an Orange County jury awarded $310 million to the parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from a towering amusement ride in Orlando last year. The jury, which began selection that morning, delivered a substantial verdict against Funtime, the Austrian-based creator of the Orlando FreeFall ride, and Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, the German firm responsible for the ride’s seat design and safety inspections. The tragic incident occurred in March 2022, when Tyre Sampson, a visitor from St. Louis, Missouri, fell from the ride after it … Read more