Overview

• Filed May 29, 2025, Strickland’s negligence complaint claims he suffered permanent catastrophic injuries during a July 2021 ride on the Downhill Double Dipper at Blizzard Beach
• According to the suit, he became airborne when his inner tube dislodged and he landed forcefully on the slide’s hard plastic surface
• Strickland weighed approximately 334 pounds at the time, exceeding the ride’s 300-pound limit and prompting questions about weight-limit enforcement
• He is seeking more than $50,000 in damages for ongoing pain, scarring, disfigurement, and loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life
• With a jury trial set for May 2027, the case arrives as Disney faces additional safety lawsuits, including one over alleged injuries at Typhoon Lagoon