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Charles Winters and other Black employees allege systematic racial discrimination at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Planet Fitness facilities, claiming reduced duties, stricter supervision, unlawful terminations, and denial of promotions. Lawsuits seek tens of millions in damages as the cases unfold in Los Angeles Superior Court and related venues.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Kumba will permanently close on Aug. 2, marking 33 years of operation. Debuted in 1993 as Florida’s tallest and fastest coaster, it features seven inversions and a 135-foot drop. The park will replace it with Kumba’s Revenge as part of a $100 million thrill-ride expansion. Final rides are on Aug. 2.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently shuttered the X2 roller coaster after multiple brain-injury lawsuits, including a 2022 fatality. The park says safety confidence has been shaken and is closing the ride. New lawsuits are anticipated as plaintiffs allege traumatic brain injuries from rides dating back to the past two years.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has retired the X2 roller coaster following multiple injuries and lawsuits. The ride, which opened in 2008 and spins riders in 360 degrees, has been closed since July and is being shuttered permanently after safety concerns and legal settlements with victims’ families.
A 42-year-old man has died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. Police have said the man struck other riders before falling under the ride; detectives from the Cobb County major crimes unit have opened an investigation. Six Flags has closed nine similar rides across its parks while authorities review the incident.