The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride has won a $310 million verdict against the attraction's Austrian builder
The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride has won a $310 million verdict against the attraction's Austrian builderNekia Dodd, mother of Tyre Sampson, wipes away tears while talking to the media at the site of the former Orlando Freefall ride at ICON Park, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. from an Orlando amusement park ride in 2022 have won a $310 million verdict against the attraction's Austrian builder.
“The jury’s decision confirms what we have long argued: Tyre’s death was the result of blatant negligence and a failure to prioritize safety over profits,” the family's lawyers, Ben Crump and Natalie Jackson, said in a statement. “The ride’s manufacturers neglected their duty to protect passengers, and outcome ensures they face the consequences."Funtime did not immediately respond to an email sent to its headquarters Friday seeking comment.
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