Overview

• Eugene Strickland filed the suit on May 29, 2025, over an accident on the Downhill Double Dipper at Blizzard Beach in July 2021.
• Court records state Strickland weighed about 334 pounds, exceeding the ride’s 300-pound limit, and became airborne, causing his inner tube to dislodge.
• The complaint describes “permanent catastrophic injuries” and seeks damages in excess of $50,000.
• Strickland alleges Disney neglected to maintain safe premises and enforce published weight restrictions on the high-speed attraction.
• Disney has not issued a public response as the lawsuit moves forward through the federal court system.