$310M Awarded to Family of Teen Killed in Orlando Ride Tragedy
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A jury awarded $310 million to the parents of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old who died after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride in 2022. The verdict was against the ride's Austrian manufacturer, Funtime, which did not appear in court. The case highlighted negligence in safety measures, as the ride lacked seat belts and failed to secure Sampson properly due to his size. The ride has since been closed and is being demolished.
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