Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Orlando Thrill Ride Incident

Former technician alleges safety warnings were ignored before Tyre Sampson's 2022 death and claims retaliation for refusing to falsify records.

Austin Campbell-Alexander, a former maintenance technician, alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride, including sensor modifications and structural issues, months before the 2022 accident.
Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old boy, fell to his death in March 2022 due to improperly secured restraints caused by his size exceeding the ride's safety limits.
Campbell-Alexander claims he was asked to falsify maintenance records following the tragedy and was later terminated after refusing to comply.
The ride's operators dispute Campbell-Alexander's claims, alleging he was responsible for adjusting sensors that contributed to the accident.
The lawsuit seeks over $50,000 in damages for alleged retaliation, adding to the broader legal fallout, including a $310 million verdict against the ride's manufacturer and the ride's dismantling.