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0 Million Verdict Awarded To Parents Of Orlando Ride Victim

Parents of a boy who tragically fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride win a 0 million verdict against the manufacturer, Funtime, for neg...

Tyre Sampson’s mom settles lawsuit against Free Fall owner, ICON Park

ORLANDO, Fla. — Standing in front of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower where her 14-year-old son Tyre Sampson lost his life nearly a year ago, Nekia Dodd and her lawyer announced Wednesday they had reached a settlement with ride owner Orlando Slingshot and landlord ICON Park in the civil…

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 15, 2023

State seeks fine, criminal charges in teen’s tower ride death at Orlando theme park

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has determined the operator of the Orlando Free Fall, the ride from which 14-year-old tourist Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March, broke numerous laws in operating the ride and is seeking to fine the company over $250,000.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 23, 2022

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A new shooting game at Florida theme park stirs questions

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new addition to the Wheel at ICON Park allowing riders to shoot at targets from above has some questioning its sensibility amid a spate of mass shootings throughout the country.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 16, 2022

Florida official says stronger laws may be needed after boy's death on Orlando Free Fall ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the state’s investigation into the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower last week continues, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Friday her department will look into changing Florida laws to ensure amusement park rides are safe.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 1, 2022

Boy who fell to death at theme park 'freaked out to friends' as ride took off

Tyre Sampson tragically died after slipping from his seat on ICON Parks' 430ft Orlando Free Fall around 11pm on Thursday.

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2022

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