Boy’s Family Awarded $310 Million After Fatal Fall from Theme Park Ride
A Missouri family has been awarded $310 million following the tragic death of their 14-year-old son, <a href="https://www.archyde.com/boy-dies-after-falling-from-free-fall-ride/" title="Boy dies after falling from 'Free Fall' ride”>Tyre Sampson, who fell from the Free Fall ride at ICON Park in Orlando last year. The jury determined that the accident was perceivable
A jury determined the Orlando FreeFall ride’s manufacturer is liable for Tyre Sampson’s death.
Lawyers for the family pointed to the ride’s design flaws and lack of safeguards.
A jury determined the manufacturer was liable for Sampson’s death. The ride has since been dismantled.
The 430-foot-tall ride, once known as the tallest free fall in the world, was previously involved in disputes with its operators for alleged safety shortcomings.
Tyre Sampson, with his family by his side, addressed the media following a court hearing concerning the Free Fall tragedy. Reuters Getty Images/Stephen
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Do you believe this verdict might lead to increased regulations and oversight within the theme park industry?
## Interview with Theme Park Alex Reed Following $310 Million Award
**Interviewer:** “We’re here today talking about the recent $310 million verdict awarded to the family of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who tragically fell from the Free Fall ride at ICON Park last year. We’d like to get your thoughts on this decision.
**Alex Reed:** “It’s heartbreaking to think about what that family has gone through. Losing a child is unimaginable, and to have it happen in such a preventable way is just devastating.
While $310 million is a huge sum, can you really put a price on a life? What this verdict hopefully does is send a message to theme parks and ride manufacturers that they have a serious responsibility to ensure the safety of their patrons. Rides can be thrilling, but they also have to be designed and maintained with the utmost care [[1](https://vanlawfirm.com/blog/amusement-park-accidents-and-liability/)].
**Interviewer:** “Do you think this verdict will impact the theme park industry?”
**Alex Reed:** “I certainly hope so. Theme parks need to be held accountable for the safety of their guests. If this verdict encourages them to review their safety practices and invest more in preventative measures, then Tyre Sampson’s tragic death may have some meaning.”
**Interviewer:** “Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us today.”
