Man Sues Disney For $50,000 Over Alleged Water Slide Injury
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A 334-pound man is taking legal action against Walt Disney World, seeking $50,000 in damages after he was injured while using a water slide.
A man weighing 334 pounds is suing Walt Disney World for $50,000, claiming the theme park was negligent after he was injured while using a water slide. According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred at one of Disney's waterparks, and the man alleges that the ride was not properly equipped or safe for guests of his size, leading to serious harm. As reported by People, Eugene Strickland has filed a lawsuit claiming he was seriously injured at Florida's Blizzard Beach water park and continues to suffer from those injuries nearly four years later. The incident took place in July 2021 while he was on the Downhill Double Dipper slide.
Strickland stated that during the ride, he was briefly lifted off the slide, which resulted in what he describes as 'permanent and catastrophic" injuries. At the time, he weighed approximately 334 pounds (150 kg), which was over 34 pounds (15 kg) above the ride's posted weight limit. His complaint argues that the park failed to properly enforce safety guidelines, putting him at risk.
Strickland alleged that during the ride, he reached 'exhilarating speeds" that caused the inner tube beneath him to slip out of place, resulting in him forcefully hitting the hard plastic surface of the slide.
Strickland claimed that the incident left him with severe physical injuries along with lasting pain, emotional distress, scarring, and a reduced quality of life.
In his lawsuit, he accuses Walt Disney World of negligence, alleging that the park failed to maintain a safe environment for guests. He further argues that Disney was aware of potential safety risks associated with the slide but did nothing to fix the issue or properly alert visitors.
Strickland even described the ride as a 'concealed trap," claiming it posed hidden dangers that could seriously harm unsuspecting guests.
As per court documents reviewed by People, the case is scheduled to go to a jury trial in May 2027. 'Our client was severely injured on a ride at Disney's Blizzard Beach. He has filed a lawsuit alleging that the defendant's lax safety measures and oversight contributed to those injuries. We are pursuing justice for him and working to hold Disney accountable for their alleged negligence," Strickland's lawyer told the outlet.
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