Overview

• Eugene Strickland filed the negligence suit on May 29, 2025, saying he was injured on the Downhill Double Dipper slide during a July 2021 visit.
• Strickland weighed about 334 pounds at the time, exceeding the ride’s 300-pound limit by 34 pounds, yet staff allowed him to ride.
• The complaint alleges Disney failed to inspect or maintain the slide’s inner tubes and did not warn guests of its safety hazards.
• He claims serious bodily injuries, including scarring, disfigurement, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life.
• The Orange County lawsuit seeks $50,000 in damages and is scheduled to go before a jury in May 2027.