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RECORD $310 MILLION VERDICT SECURED IN TYRE SAMPSON CASE
December 5, 2024 - Orlando, FL – December 5, 2024 – Hilliard Law, a nationally renowned law firm based in Corpus Christi, TX, along with co-counsel Ben Crump, Kimberly L. Wald, and Michael A. Haggard announce a record-setting verdict in the tragic case of ...
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Orlando Jury Hands Down $310 Million Verdict in Trial Against Manufacturer of Deadly Amusement Park Ride – The Haggard Law Firm
Orlando, FL – Following the one-day trial of the Estate of Tyre Sampson vs “FunTimes”, the Austrian-based manufacturer of the FreeFall ride that once towered over Icon Park in Orlando, a jury has passed a $310 Million judgement against the defendants.
First Alert 4
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Settlement reached in Tyre Sampson’s death
“Nothing can ever bring back Tyre to his family, but this settlement speaks to putting entertainment entities on notice that they cannot cut corners in their operations that sacrifice safety. When these companies are irresponsible, it puts innocent lives at risk.
Published March 20, 2023
Orlando Sentinel
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Tyre Sampson’s mom settles lawsuit against Free Fall owner, ICON Park
March 15, 2023 - Standing in front of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower where her 14-year-old son Tyre Sampson lost his life nearly a year ago, Nekia Dodd and her lawyer announced Wednesday they had reached a settlement with ride owner Orlando Slingshot and landlord ICON Park in the civil lawsuit over Tyre’s death.
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Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall
December 5, 2024 - The family reached a settlement with both ICON Park and the company that operates the ride, but the boy’s parents are continuing to pursue their lawsuit against the ride manufacturers, Funtime Handels and Gerstlauer Amusement Rides. MORE: Father of Tyre Sampson, attorney want Orlando ride taken down permanently
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Crump: Settlement in Tyre Sampson's tragic death | ksdk.com
Ben Crump represented the Sampson family. He issued a statement Monday with Bob Hilliard of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales: “Nothing can ever bring back Tyre to his family, but this settlement speaks to putting entertainment entities on notice that they cannot cut corners in their operations that sacrifice safety.
Atlanta Black Star
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'The Ride's Coming Down... But My Son's Not Coming Back': Tyre Sampson's Mother Reaches Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Amusement Park and Ride Owner
March 17, 2023 - Icon Park released a statement regarding the settlement, saying, “With the utmost respect to the family, we defer any questions on this matter to the family.” · The Missouri native’s death inspired new legislation called “The Tyre Sampson Act.” The bill, unanimously passed by the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee, aims to create safety regulations for amusement parks and tourist destinations.
Essence
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Mother Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit With Orlando Theme Park One Year After Son's Tragic Death - Essence | Essence
March 16, 2023 - ... The mother of a Missouri teen who died last year after slipping off a free-fall ride at a Florida amusement park has reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit, NBC News reports.
ClickOrlando
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The legacy of Tyre Sampson and the Tyre Sampson Act
December 5, 2024 - A settlement has been reached with Orlando Eagle Drop, the ride’s operator, but the lawsuit against the ride manufacturers continues. Attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, has called for accountability to prevent similar accidents.
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Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit With ICON Park
March 17, 2023 - I guess if I put numbers on it, it is 25% of closure.” · While the terms of the settlement were not disclosed, Dodd said she has created a foundation in honor of Tyre that will focus on school and scholarships.