Nekia Dodd, et al vs. Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH, et al

Case Background

On April 25, 2022, Plaintiff Nekia Dodd and others filed a Wrongful death lawsuit in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida (Case number: 2022-CA-003570-O ). Chad K Alvaro presided over this case.

Cause

Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old honor roll student and football enthusiast, tragically lost his life on March 24, 2022, during a spring break visit to Icon Park in Orlando, Florida. Icon Park, a family-friendly entertainment destination, featured attractions such as the Free Fall ride, the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower. The ride lifted passengers 430 feet into the air, tilted them forward 30 degrees, and rele