Orlando Icon Park Free Fall Ride Death: Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed

In a recent development concerning the tragic death of Tyre Sampson at Orlando's Icon Park in March 2022, a whistleblower lawsuit has been filed. The incident, which occurred on the Free Fall ride, has led to significant scrutiny and legal action, with this lawsuit being the latest in a series of responses to the tragedy.

The whistleblower, whose identity remains confidential, claims to have reported safety concerns about the ride to the management of Icon Park prior to the incident. According to the lawsuit, these warnings were allegedly ignored, leading to the fatal accident where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell from the ride. The lawsuit aims to hold the park accountable for negligence and seeks to prevent future incidents by demanding stricter safety protocols and oversight.

The tragedy has sparked widespread calls for improved safety standards at amusement parks across the United States. Following Sampson's death, the Free Fall ride was immediately shut down and later dismantled. Investigations by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found that the ride's sensors had been manually adjusted, allowing Sampson to be improperly secured in his seat.

This legal action adds to the ongoing efforts by Sampson's family to seek justice and ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again. They have previously filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the ride's operators and manufacturers, which is still pending in court.

The case continues to draw national attention, highlighting the need for robust safety measures and accountability in the amusement park industry.

• Florida
• ICON Park
• Orlando
• Tyre Sampson