7th December 2024
Parents Awarded Rs 2,600 Crore After Son's Tragic Fall at Orlando Park Ride
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Tragic Incident
14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a 400 ft Free Fall ride at Orlando’s ICON Park in 2022.
Family Awarded $310 Million
A Florida jury awarded $310 million to Tyre’s parents for the fatal incident.
Tyre’s Parents Speak Out
The family calls the verdict a step forward in holding corporations accountable for negligence.
Jury's Verdict
Funtime, the ride's manufacturer, was found responsible for Tyre's death.
Manufacturer's Absence in Court
Funtime failed to appear in court, and the trial lasted only one day.
How Tyre Sampson Fell
Tyre slipped from the seat of the ride due to a faulty harness and the ride's lack of seat belts.
Tyre's Weight and Safety Failure
Tyre weighed 173 kg, exceeding the 129 kg limit, causing his harness to fail.
Ride's Design Flaws
The ride lacked additional safety measures like seat belts, commonly found on drop rides.
Tyre Sampson Act
In response, Florida passed the Tyre Sampson Act to improve amusement park safety
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