After a gripping trial that had the city of Los Angeles at the edge of its seats, much like a suspenseful roller coaster ride, the jury in the Six Flags Roller Coaster trial returned a verdict in favor of the theme park. The suit, filed by Talia Wise, sought a staggering $34 million for alleged injuries she sustained at age 13 while on the Green Lantern ride. The incident took place at the iconic Magic Mountain park on April 18, 2015.
The Tumultuous Journey of the Case
Wise’s legal counsel, Andre Lagomarsino, described a harrowing scenario. He drew parallels between the warnings Six Flags received about the Green Lantern’s potential risks since its inception in 2011 and a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. He argued that the ride was like a wild beast – never truly tested to its limits, and the engineer who certified it might not have watched the creature closely.
Six Flags Roller Coaster Trial : A Closure and a Suit
Adding another twist in this roller coaster saga, the Green Lantern’s ride was permanently halted in 2017, with Six Flags pointing to financial constraints and relocation plans for the shutdown. Wise made her move in this high-stakes chess game by filing the suit on October 1, 2017. It was a glaring signal for the theme park to safeguard the Green Lantern, akin to sending out an SOS.
