NBC 5 spoke with a local attorney, Frank Branson, who has handled numerous lawsuits regarding ride safety over the past decade, after a man died falling off a roller coaster at the Six Flags in Georgia on Monday.
Branson represented Rosa Esparza’s family after the 52-year-old woman lost her life at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington more than 13 years ago. Their lawsuit alleged that Six Flags knew in for decades that safety bolts were needed after a separate fatal roller coaster accident. The case was resolved in November 2014, shortly before it was scheduled for trial. The coaster reopened with seat belts and redesigned lap-bar padding.
“They did it again,” Branson said. “Unfortunately, people ride these rides wanting a cheap thrill, and we think it’s a nightmare when something goes wrong. The ride operator blames it on the manufacturer, manufacturer blames it on the operator.”…