$300 Million Awarded in Wrongful Death Suit Over Teen’s Fatal Drop from Orlando Ride
Orlando, Fla. — In a significant court ruling, the parents of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old who tragically died after falling from a towering drop ride in Orlando’s tourist district, were awarded over $300 million on Thursday. The compensation marks a pivotal moment in the debate over amusement ride safety standards and manufacturer accountability. On a spring break visit to ICON Park in March 2022, Sampson, from St. Louis, met with a fatal accident when he slipped through the restraints of the 430-foot-tall FreeFall ride. The unexpected event led to a national dialogue on the safety … Read more