Coverage dated April 24, 2022

Orlando FreeFall rider death: Family of Tyre Sampson expected to file lawsuit on Monday, attorney says

Headline from WOGX Ocala

The family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando FreeFall ride in March 2022 is expected to file a lawsuit in Florida on Monday, according to a family spokesperson.

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  1. WOGX Ocala

    Orlando FreeFall rider death: Family of Tyre Sampson expected to file lawsuit on Monday, attorney says (opens WOGX Ocala)

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    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    The family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando FreeFall ride in March 2022 is expected to file a lawsuit in Florida on Monday, according to a family spokesperson.

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Family of teen who fell to his death on Orlando FreeFall ride files wrongful death lawsuit (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    One month after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death on Icon Park's FreeFall Ride, more than a half-dozen businesses – from Icon Park operators to the manufacturers of the ride, the harnesses, and the seats – are cited as defendants in the wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday in Orange County.

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    Orlando FreeFall rider death: Family of Tyre Sampson expected to file lawsuit on Monday, family says (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando FreeFall ride in March 2022 is expected to file a lawsuit in Florida on Monday, according to a family spokesperson.

  4. NBC News

    Family of Missouri boy who fell off ride sues Florida amusement park in his death (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Tyre Sampson, 14, died after sliding off the Free Fall attraction on March 24 at Orlando's ICON Park.

  5. CBS News

    Family of Tyre Sampson sues over his fatal fall from Florida amusement park ride (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The family alleges the ride's owner, manufacturer and landlord were negligent and failed to provide a safe amusement ride.

  6. Fox News

    Orlando FreeFall: Family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson expected to file wrongful death lawsuit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The mother of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride last month, is expected to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Orange County, Florida, on Monday.

  7. Wfmy News 2

    Orlando ride death: Tyre Sampson's parents file wrongful death lawsuit (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    In the 65-page lawsuit, Tyre Sampson's parents are suing multiple businesses and they're demanding a jury trial.

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