Universal sued for $50,000 after ride malfunction leaves man with ‘mental anguish’

4 Jun 2025 • 8:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Casey Causey is suing Universal Orlando Resort for $50,000 after claiming he was stranded midair for over an hour on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in July 2023.
  • Causey's lawsuit, filed on May 28, alleges the ride malfunctioned, leaving him tilted backward and to the right, causing him "mental anguish."
  • The lawsuit claims Universal was aware of similar past problems with the rollercoaster but failed to take adequate steps to fix it, motivated by financial gain from ticket sales.
  • Causey's lawyer asserts Universal failed to properly inspect the ride, train employees, or safely remove riders during power outages.
  • Causey claims the incident resulted in disability, disfigurement, scarring, mental anguish, medical expenses, loss of earnings, and a decreased ability to earn money.

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