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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

$205 Million Verdict: Colorado Jury Sides with Family After Tragic Death of Young Girl on Theme Park Ride

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DENVER — A jury in Colorado has awarded $205 million to the family of a 6-year-old girl who tragically fell to her death from a theme park ride. The incident occurred in 2021 at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and has led to a significant legal outcome that underscores the responsibilities of amusement parks regarding safety measures. The lawsuit, filed by the family, claimed that the park had failed to maintain adequate safety standards, allowing the ride to operate despite its potential dangers. As a result of the court’s decision, the jury emphasized the importance … Read more

Colorado Jury Awards $205 Million in Landmark Ruling Over Fatal Theme Park Accident Involving 6-Year-Old Girl

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A jury in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, has determined that a local theme park is responsible for the tragic death of a 6-year-old girl who fell while on one of its rides. The civil lawsuit, initiated by the family of Wongel Estifanos in 2022, concluded with a verdict delivered on Friday. Wongel Estifanos died in September 2021 while on the Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. According to the family’s attorney, the jury awarded $205 million, marking one of the largest wrongful death settlements for an individual plaintiff in Colorado’s history. The award … 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