Lawsuit Claims Universal Orlando Roller Coaster Caused Traumatic Brain Injury

In recent news, a woman filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando, claiming that one of their roller coasters caused a traumatic brain injury that caused serious ramifications in her life.

The Case: Geriann Erwin Clem and Richard Clem vs. Universal City Development

The Court: Orange County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit in Florida

The Case No.: 192961708

The Plaintiff: Clems vs. Universal City Development

The plaintiffs, Geriann Erwin Clem and Richard Clem (husband), sued Universal City Development (Universal Orlando), claiming that riding one of the amusement park's roller coasters caused Geriann Erwin Clem to suffer a traumatic brain injury. According to the complaint, Geriann claims she rode Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster on Feb. 11, 2023. Available material describes the ride as reaching speeds of 65 mph and including a climb at a 90-degree angle followed by a drastic drop. According to the plaintiff, while on the ride, her head "shook violently" and "slammed into the seat's headrest" throughout the ride.

The Defendant: Clems vs. Universal City Development

The defendant, Universal City Development (Universal Orlando), is a popular amusement park in Orlando, Florida. According to the plaintiffs in the traumatic brain injury case, the park failed to provide proper restraints for their Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster and did not provide enough warning before allowing customers on the ride that their heads would be shaken and slammed against the headrest repeatedly. According to the two plaintiffs, the warning signs posted on-site at the park were inadequate.

The Case: Clems vs. Universal City Development

The plaintiffs filed the case in Orange County, and the married couple sought "personal injuries and damages" over $50,000.

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