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$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

$310 Million Verdict Awarded to Family of Teen Killed in Orlando Amusement Park Ride Fall

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Orlando, Florida — A jury in Florida has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old boy who tragically lost his life after a fall from an amusement ride in Orlando nearly two years ago. The decision came after a short deliberation, signaling a substantial moment in the ongoing debate over safety standards in amusement parks. This significant verdict against Funtime Handels GmbH, the Austrian firm that manufactured the ride, emphasizes the critical accountability these companies hold in ensuring the safety of their amusement attractions. According to legal representatives Ben Crump and … Read more

Jury Awards $310 Million to Family of Teen in Tragic Amusement Park Accident

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ORLANDO, Fla. — In a significant legal decision, an Orlando jury has ordered a $310 million payout to the family of a 14-year-old boy who tragically died after falling from an amusement park ride in March 2022. The verdict follows a painful saga stemming from the incident at Icon Park where Tyre Sampson lost his life. Detailed investigations into the incident revealed that modifications had been made to two seats on the Freefall Drop Tower to accommodate Sampson’s larger build, adjustments that critically failed to secure him during the ride. These findings were part of … Read more

Jury Awards $310 Million to Family After Tragic Fall at Florida Amusement Park

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida jury awarded $310 million to the parents of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who tragically died after falling from a 400-foot drop tower ride at Orlando’s ICON Park last year. The Orange County jury decided on the sum, splitting it equally with $155 million apiece for his mother and father. The legal proceedings began on Thursday surrounding the lawsuit initiated by Sampson’s family after his fatal plunge on March 24, 2022, from the Orlando FreeFall attraction — at the time billed as the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower. The thrill ride, … Read more