$310 Million Awarded in Landmark Case After Tragic Death of Teen on Orlando Thrill Ride
Orlando, Fla. — A Florida jury awarded $310 million in a wrongful death lawsuit to the family of an adolescent who tragically lost his life after being flung from an amusement ride in Orlando, marking one of the most substantial judgments in similar cases. Tire Sampson, a 14-year-old from Missouri, died last year when he fell from the 400-foot FreeFall ride at ICON Park. The incident drew national attention because Sampson was visiting the amusement park while on vacation. The ride, which was said to be one of the tallest of its kind, has since … Read more