Six Flags Magic Mountain sued over alleged ‘catastrophic brain damage’ from X2 ride

Key Points:

• Three individuals have filed lawsuits against Six Flags Magic Mountain, alleging they suffered catastrophic brain damage after riding the X2 rollercoaster, with over 100 others reporting traumatic brain injuries linked to the attraction.
• The X2 coaster has been under scrutiny following incidents, including two women who experienced brain hemorrhages in July, one of whom remains hospitalized; injuries were attributed to rapid acceleration-deceleration forces during the ride.
• A CNN investigation revealed that over nearly 20 years, the X2 has been associated with more than a dozen serious injuries and two deaths, raising concerns about the ride's safety.
• Six Flags stated it does not comment on ongoing litigation and emphasized its comprehensive safety program, including daily inspections and evaluations by third-party and internal experts; the X2 has been closed since mid-July.
• Attorneys argue that the X2's design is inherently dangerous due to its complex and intense forces, causing unexpected and permanent brain injuries to riders, with more than 300 injury reports received by the plaintiffs' law firm.