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Florida Jury Awards $310M to Tyre Sampson's Family After Fatal Fall on Orlando Ride

Dec 6, 2024, 05:02 AM

A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old boy from Missouri who tragically fell to his death from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando in March 2022. The jury's decision came after a civil trial against Funtime Handels, the manufacturer of the ride, and the damages were split equally between Sampson's parents, with each receiving $155 million. The trial began with jury selection on Thursday, and the verdict was reached following the presentation of evidence and testimonies. This settlement is one of the largest in recent history for a wrongful death case involving an amusement park ride, highlighting significant safety concerns and the need for stricter regulations in the amusement park industry.