Six Flags Over Texas is reopening the Texas Giant ride where a woman died, causing her family to sue.
In July, Rosa Esparza fell to her death when she fell off the Texas Giant at the Arlington amusement park.
On the same day that Six Flags Over Texas determined that the ride is ready to be ridden again this weekend, the woman's family announced a wrongful-death lawsuit against them, according to NBC.
Although investigations didn't discover any mechanical failure with the ride, new seat belts and restraint bar pads have been designed and installed. Additionally, CBS reports that a model roller coaster seat will now be located at the front of the Texas Giant line so riders can see if they will fit in the seat before they get on the ride and determine for themselves if they will be safe.
However, the lawsuit claims that the security systems on the ride weren't working properly, but the amusement park decided to run this and other rides anyway. Esparaza's daughter said she heard her mother screaming behind her on the ride, and when she turned her head, she saw Esparaza flung from the ride. The family filed for at least $1 million.
Six Flags may be reopening the ride, but they announced their sincere apologies to the family. Over Texas President Steve Martindale said, “we are heartbroken and will forever feel the pain and sadness of this tragic accident. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Ms. Esparza.”
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