Death at Icon Park accident

[Rich Brownn]

Is it being demolished, though? More likely just relocated? Can you confirm?

Dr. Doom is more of a launch tower than a drop, in my opinion. The biggest force is upward, pressing you into the seat.

There are multiple variations of S&S spaceships including drops, shots and both. And of course, even on Doom you have airtime plus, which would still push you out of the seat if not latched properly.

Judging from how it's coming down, looks like it will be sold and reassembled in some far off country.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[natatomic]

Forgive me for not knowing the US legal system better.

But if the family settled…is it all done now? Surely there must be more legal action to figure out who is responsible? We know two people were directly involved in adjusting the sensor against manufacturer regulations and recommendations. Are they still to be tried?

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Forgive me for not knowing the US legal system better.

But if the family settled…is it all done now? Surely there must be more legal action to figure out who is responsible? We know two people were directly involved in adjusting the sensor against manufacturer regulations and recommendations. Are they still to be tried?

Civil or Criminal: Do You Understand the Difference | Middle District of Florida | United States District Court

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[DCBaker]

The family of Tyre Sampson was awarded $310 million in the civil lawsuit today:

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Thursday, an Orange County jury ruled the family of Tyre Sampson will be given $310 million, $155 each to the father and mother.

A jury trial began on Thursday in Orange County in connection to a lawsuit filed by the family of a 14-year-old boy who plunged to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park in March 2022.

Representatives from Funtime Handels, the manufacturer behind the Orlando Freefall, were not in court room. It was the jury’s responsibility to determine how much money should be given to the family.

Full article at the link below:

Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall

A trial is scheduled to begin in connection to a lawsuit filed by the family of a 14-year-old boy who plunged to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park in March 2022.

www.clickorlando.com

 

[Rich Brownn]

The family of Tyre Sampson was awarded $310 million in the civil lawsuit today:



Full article at the link below:

Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall

A trial is scheduled to begin in connection to a lawsuit filed by the family of a 14-year-old boy who plunged to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park in March 2022.

www.clickorlando.com

I still fail to see how the manufacturer was as fault. A seatbelt would have made no difference. It's like suing a car manufacturer because someone jerry rigged a car to operate without any safety restraints. (Many towers - like Dr Doom for example - do not have seat belts. Because, unless deliberately override, they cannot unlock. Even the restraints in this accident didn't unlock)

 

[lazyboy97o]

I still fail to see how the manufacturer was as fault. A seatbelt would have made no difference. It's like suing a car manufacturer because someone jerry rigged a car to operate without any safety restraints. (Many towers - like Dr Doom for example - do not have seat belts. Because, unless deliberately override, they cannot unlock. Even the restraints in this accident didn't unlock)

The operator was a subsidiary of the manufacturer.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I still fail to see how the manufacturer was as fault. A seatbelt would have made no difference. It's like suing a car manufacturer because someone jerry rigged a car to operate without any safety restraints. (Many towers - like Dr Doom for example - do not have seat belts. Because, unless deliberately override, they cannot unlock. Even the restraints in this accident didn't unlock)

I don’t understand it either, whoever adjusted the seat (and/or ordered the adjustment) are 100% to blame, the ride as designed was safe… until the operator intentionally made modifications that made it unsafe.

Punishing the manufacturer is simply an emotional response from the jury and the lawyers going after the deep pockets.

 

[lewisc]

I don’t understand it either, whoever adjusted the seat (and/or ordered the adjustment) are 100% to blame, the ride as designed was safe… until the operator intentionally made modifications that made it unsafe.

Punishing the manufacturer is simply an emotional response from the jury and the lawyers going after the deep pockets.

Did you read the PP? The manufacturer was the ride operator. You don't think a company should be responsible for the actions of its employees?

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Did you read the PP? The manufacturer was the ride operator. You don't think a company should be responsible for the actions of its employees?

Directly from the article above…

“The family reached a settlement with both ICON Park and the company that operates the ride, but the boy’s parents pursued their lawsuit against the ride manufacturers.”

Not sure how that translates to the ride manufacturer was somehow the one who operated it… the family had already settled with the “company that operates the ride”.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Directly from the article above…

“The family reached a settlement with both ICON Park and the company that operates the ride, but the boy’s parents pursued their lawsuit against the ride manufacturers.”

Not sure how that translates to the ride manufacturer was somehow the one who operated it… the family had already settled with the “company that operates the ride”.

It’s been known for years now that the operator was the manufacturer.

 

[lewisc]

The ride mfg didn't show up in court. The plaintiffs will have to attempt to collect the judgement in Europe.

 

[natatomic]

Okay, but what about the person(s) who tampered with the sensors and restraints? From what I remember from the deposition, it seemed like there were 2 who were possibly responsible. Surely this isn’t over?

 

[Rich Brownn]

Did you read the PP? The manufacturer was the ride operator. You don't think a company should be responsible for the actions of its employees

Did YOU read the article. It says they had settled with ICON park and the operator of the attraction, but continued to pursue the manufacturer. The ride was operated by Eagle Drop Slingshot, who was not the manufacturer. The manufacturer was FunTime rides, who has built several of these rides.

 

[lewisc]

Did YOU read the article. It says they had settled with ICON park and the operator of the attraction, but continued to pursue the manufacturer. The ride was operated by Eagle Drop Slingshot, who was not the manufacturer. The manufacturer was FunTime rides, who has built several of these rides.

I read the article. I also read previous articles which said the manufacturer has an ownership in operator.
Many of the rides are operated under a revenue sharing contract.
From their website

Our Parks & Attractions team operates and maintains a variety of micro-parks, rides, and stand-alone attractions!

I'm going to assume the business relationship was sufficient to include the mfg in the lawsuit.

At a minimum the mfg may have been responsible for maintenance and training.

 

[Rich Brownn]

I read the article. I also read previous articles which said the manufacturer has an ownership in operator.
Many of the rides are operated under a revenue sharing contract.
From their website

Our Parks & Attractions team operates and maintains a variety of micro-parks, rides, and stand-alone attractions!

I'm going to assume the business relationship was sufficient to include the mfg in the lawsuit.

At a minimum the mfg may have been responsible for maintenance and training.

Since they did neither, you're incorrect again

 

[JoeCamel]

I still fail to see how the manufacturer was as fault. A seatbelt would have made no difference. It's like suing a car manufacturer because someone jerry rigged a car to operate without any safety restraints. (Many towers - like Dr Doom for example - do not have seat belts. Because, unless deliberately override, they cannot unlock. Even the restraints in this accident didn't unlock)

Strange times we live in. The manufacturer of a semi trailer was just found liable for an accident where an oncoming vehicle crossed the median and hit the legally manufactured, legally operated semi trailer to the tune of $480M