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Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of its iconic X2 roller coaster in Valencia, California. The decision follows a surge of legal actions and medical reports alleging that the ride has caused serious traumatic brain injuries to numerous passengers.
While park president Brian Oerding stated that the attraction had consistently passed various safety tests, he noted that the closure was 'the right thing to do' to address declining guest confidence. The ride, known for its 360-degree rotating seats, had been closed since July 12 following two separate incidents where riders required emergency medical intervention for brain-related issues.
Legal representatives from the Dordick Law Corporation report that approximately 400 individuals have contacted their firm claiming injuries believed to be caused by the coaster. Recent lawsuits specifically allege defective design and a failure to warn riders of potential risks. The park also recently settled a wrongful-death lawsuit involving the family of Christopher Hawley, who died in 2022 after riding the attraction. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is maintaining an ongoing investigation into the ride's operational conditions.
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Brian Oerding · CNN · California · Christopher Hawley · Dordick Law Corporation · Naomi Greer-Wilkinson · Six Flags Magic Mountain · Valencia · X2
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The X2 roller coaster was originally opened in 2002 under the name X. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · capitalhillnews.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.gbnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The X2 roller coaster features seats that rotate 360 degrees. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · www.gbnews.com · nos.nl · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health opened an investigation into the ride. www.whec.com · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx
- [● 16 SOURCES] The X2 roller coaster has been linked to more than 100 reported brain injuries. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · canal44.com · www.24ur.com · +11 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The X2 roller coaster has passed various safety tests but is being permanently retired to protect guest confidence. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · capitalhillnews.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · canal44.com · +8 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Approximately 400 people have contacted the law firm claiming injuries they believe were caused by the X2 roller coaster. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · capitalhillnews.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · canal44.com · +7 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The X2 roller coaster has been closed since July 12. capitalhillnews.com · canal44.com · www.whec.com · thenightly.com.au · www.kibrismanset.com · +10 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The family of Christopher Hawley settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the park in August. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · capitalhillnews.com · www.it-boltwise.de · www.whec.com · +1 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently retiring the X2 roller coaster. www.kibrismanset.com · techxeber.az · capitalhillnews.com · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +10 more