More than 100 riders allege brain injuries from Six Flags’ X2 roller coaster, attorneys say
Attorneys say more than 100 riders have suffered brain injuries after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Multiple lawsuits allege the ride caused catastrophic brain damage, including a claim from a Los Angeles lawyer who says he was injured during a visit with his grandchildren. The legal actions target the Valencia park's attraction, which is known for spinning riders 360 degrees in their seats. The total number of affected riders and the specific mechanical or design failures causing the injuries remain under legal scrutiny.
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- ✓ More than 100 riders allege they suffered brain injuries from the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- ✓ Lawsuits claim the X2 ride caused catastrophic or major brain damage.
- ✓ The X2 is the first roller coaster globally to spin riders 360 degrees in their seats.
What changed
Legal representatives now report that the number of riders alleging brain injuries exceeds 100.
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Over 100 riders allege brain injuries from Six Flags X2 coaster
Attorneys say more than 100 riders have suffered brain injuries after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Multiple lawsuits allege the ride caused catastrophic brain damage, including a claim from a Los Angeles lawyer who says he was injured during a visit with his grandchildren. The legal actions target the Valencia park's attraction, which is known for spinning riders 360 degrees in their seats. The total number of affected riders and the specific mechanical or design failures causing the injuries remain under legal scrutiny.
Why it matters
The X2 coaster was the first in the world to feature seats that spin riders 360 degrees. It has long served as the crown jewel of the Six Flags Magic Mountain park. These lawsuits suggest a pattern of severe neurological trauma associated with the ride's unique motion.
What is confirmed
- More than 100 riders allege they suffered brain injuries from the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- Lawsuits claim the X2 ride caused catastrophic or major brain damage.
- The X2 is the first roller coaster globally to spin riders 360 degrees in their seats.
Still unconfirmed
- A Los Angeles lawyer claims the X2 coaster left him brain damaged after a day out with his grandkids.
What to watch next
- Court rulings on the admissibility of medical evidence linking X2's motion to brain trauma
- Six Flags' official legal response or safety audits of the X2 ride
- Potential suspension of X2 operations pending safety investigations
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- ktla.com — Lawsuits filed alleging catastrophic brain injuries from X2 rollercoaster
- cnn.com — More than 100 riders allege brain injuries from Six Flags’ X2 roller coaster, attorneys say
- ABC7 Los Angeles — New lawsuits allege X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused major brain injuries
- Yahoo — Lawsuits allege brain damage from roller coaster
- New York Post — LA lawyer says Magic Mountain’s X2 coaster left him brain damaged after day out with grandkids
- CBS News — Six Flags' X2 roller coaster left riders with brain injuries, lawsuits allege
- www.reviewjournal.com — X2 was Six Flags Magic Mountain’s craziest roller coaster. Then riders started getting hurt
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