Overview
- All five suits were filed in Orange County by attorney Nicholas Spetsas and allege violent head and neck shaking during normal operation of the coaster.
- The complaints name Universal Orlando and ride maker Mack Rides, asserting negligence and, for the manufacturer, strict product liability.
- Plaintiffs cite inadequate head and neck restraint and insufficient warnings, claiming injuries that include concussion, brain bleed, spinal damage, paralysis, and lasting disability.
- Each case seeks more than $50,000 in damages, and the plaintiffs’ lawyers say discovery is needed to obtain ride data and other records.
- Universal and Mack Rides have not commented on the new filings, while prior official investigations found the ride functioning properly in the September fatality and the sheriff ruled that death accidental.