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Family of Missouri teen who fell to his death on Orlando free-fall ride gets $310 million verdict
A Florida jury delivered a $310 million verdict Thursday to the family of Tyre Sampson, the Missouri teen who plunged to his death while on a free-fall ride at an amusement park over t wo years ago.
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Orlando FreeFall Ride to Be Removed Following Teen's Death: 'It's a Little Piece of Justice,' Says Dad
Safety Sensor on Teen's Harness Was Manually Adjusted on Ride Before Fatal Fall: Officials "In addition, Orlando Slingshot will honor Tyre and his legacy in the classroom and on the football field ...
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Former worker files lawsuit over alleged concerns before deadly thrill ride accident in Orlando
A maintenance technician is filing a lawsuit, claiming he raised concerns about the safety of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower ride before a deadly accident. Monday marks three years since 14-year ...
Sensors were adjusted on Florida drop-tower ride where 14-year-old boy fell to death
Sensors on a Florida amusement park ride had been adjusted manually to double the size of the opening for restraints on two seats, resulting in a 14-year-old boy not being properly secured before ...
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Parents of 14-Year-Old Boy Who Died in Amusement Park Fall Reach Settlement as Demolition of the Ride Begins
An amusement park in Florida has begun work to remove a 430-foot-tall ride where a 14-year-old boy fell to his death last year. Tyre Sampson, of Missouri, died while he visited Orlando's ICON Park ...