A Florida jury ruled that a German-based amusement ride maker owes $300 million to the parents of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who fell to his death in March 2022 after slipping out of the ride’s restraints.
The jury awarded Nekia Dodd and Yarnell Sampson $155 million each in damages.
The one-day trial was held on Wednesday. The amusement ride maker, Fun Time, was found negligent in the boy’s death and decided not to participate in the trial, the judge said.
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Go by yourself a jet and try to live a good life for yourself and your family!
So sad. Nothing can bring back her son. But 300 million is a good damn start!
The insurance company will be paying out so I don’t know why most of you seem to think they won’t see a penny.
The reporter that asked the mother what does she plan to do with the money twice what the hell is it to you why do you want to know so bad what she plans to do with the money for those responsible for the ride that created the ride how heartless could you be to back out of the case how heartless can you be not to even show up to the court no apology nothing you gave too shits about her son her family they should shut you down completely since you didn’t want to own up to your wrong doing being unable to take accountability for the death of this young child if it was you how would you feel this isn’t a incident that was capable
No seat belts was on that ride 😮
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My heart is completely broken 💔 sleep peacefully beautiful tyre Sampson you are loved baby and you are missed I'm completely broken and shattered im in tears seeing his mommy and daddy GOD PLEASE protect and cover his mommy and daddy as i know you already have
You all can turn the other cheek but as a orlando resident thus tragedy really took a toll on my nobody has a heart anymore nobody has sympathy outside of their own family I do and I know as a
Parent of 1 child life is Precious and im glad his parents got justice I will hold this baby near to my heart and his family #justice for tyre sampson
This is so sad, I think of him anytime I see this ride. I often look at these dangerous rides and see their victims faces😢 I’m glad they’re being held accountable. My prayers go out to this mom, family, and community 🙏🏾❤️
No amount of money can bring your son back, the parents knew, and the worker knew he was way too big to be on that ride. You got big money
Amen
Poor parents 😭
All the money in the world cant replace loosing a love one for a tragic accident that could of been prevented smh.
10s of millions? What happened to the 300 million?
Why they so worried about what she is going to do with the money? 🤦🏽♀️.
I saw that video. I'm still traumatized.
That Ben Crump must be a really great lawyer. He wins a lot of cases. We need him on speed dial.
My son almost fell off a child roller-coaster when he was 8 years old. Instead of harnesses that locked in across the chest, they had regular lap seat belts that barely fit close. My son was on the floor of the roller-coaster with the seat belt almost around his neck when the roller-coaster came down the hill. I stopped that ride so quickly and got my son off that ride. Although he's grown, we haven't done amusement park since then.
Their entire family lineage is financially set for life.💲💲 but I'm sure this mom and his family would trade it all in to have him back.😢 if something good came out of this it's that the ride is permanently closed down and cannot kill another child.
WONDERFUL !!!!
their son is irreplaceable, priceless!
AND ALSO, I am so happy for this family — this, their message… has been clearly conveyed!
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I'm proud of the parents . No amount of money is more important than having your child alive .Prayers and condolences to both of the parents . God Bless you and your family . MS . Lynn Dallas Ga .
❤❤❤❤❤❤sorry for your lost
Yes it is the worse thing that can happen I lose my Son in 2016 he was murdered 🙏🏾😳🥲😘I’m glad u have a lil justice but it’s not the same with ur Son🙏🏾
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My heart breaks with you.,, praying for God’s comfort and strength
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Yallaregoodmomandadsorryaboutyourson❤❤❤❤
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Thank you jesus, no amount of money can bring him back.😢
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Those parents will forever grieve the tragic death of their son. No price will ever bring back their son but at least if they need to go far away for a while as long as they need they can or do something in his memory! You can see the pain in them like it happened yesterday. So tragic and this could’ve been avoided. 😢
Not A Single Apology? My Heart Still Breaks For This Mother And Entire Family🥺
And My Question Is Why Is That Spokesman Sitting Their Asking About Where Is The Money Going It’s Nobody Business
By the amount of the settlement they will go into bankruptcy and she will never see a dime. Lower the seeking amount???
😢 Bless this family. For me there's no amount of money that could help me losing a son. I had two miscarriages years ago and I was hurt, however my three adult children are well and i love them so much. Bless the lawyers for being strong enough to work on this case with the parents because i know that it wasn't easy for them either. ❤
SMH. Soeechless
Keep up the Fight !!!!!!!!! Sincere deepest condolences ❤ Justice for T.
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Thats AWESOME!! 300M is a lot of money, but there is,NO AMOUNT of Money that cud bring their son back! Even if they have other kids or another son, they will never have HIM-that son!! Each child is unique and precious! Justice was served!!