Oaks Park Faces Lawsuits After AtmosFEAR Ride Malfunction
Riders were trapped upside down for 25 minutes, leading to physical and emotional trauma claims.
- A malfunction on the AtmosFEAR ride left 28 riders hanging upside down for 25 minutes.
- The first lawsuit, filed by a rider's mother, alleges negligence in maintaining and operating the ride.
- The plaintiff seeks up to $125,000 for physical and emotional damages.
- Oaks Park's response has been criticized as inadequate by affected families.
- The incident has drawn international media attention and more lawsuits are expected.
The Oregonian 
