Garmey Law has filed a lawsuit against Palace Playland following a serious injury involving a child on the Super Star ride at the Old Orchard Beach amusement park in 2022.
The lawsuit alleges that failures involving ride restraints, employee training, supervision, and safety oversight contributed to the incident and resulting injuries.
Since the lawsuit was filed, the case has received widespread media attention, including national coverage from People Magazine, as well as reporting from major Maine news outlets including WGME, WMTW, the Portland Press Herald, and NEWS CENTER Maine.
Lawsuit Raises Questions About Ride Safety and Oversight
According to the lawsuit and publicly reported findings from the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal, the incident occurred in July 2022 when a child was injured while riding the Super Star attraction.
The lawsuit alleges that the child’s safety restraint was not properly secured before the ride began moving. The child fell from the ride area and sustained serious injuries.
A subsequent investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office examined the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to reporting on the investigation, the ride operator did not ensure that all passengers were properly secured before the ride began.
The lawsuit raises additional allegations involving employee training, supervision, management oversight, and the safety procedures used to protect riders.
The complaint also emphasizes the lasting impact of the incident and the importance of accountability when safety procedures are not followed.
Peter Richard, attorney at Garmey Law who is representing the Mercers, wrote in the complaint:
“The harm did not end when the machinery stopped. This lawsuit asks Palace Playland to answer for the full human consequences that flowed from starting the ride before this child was properly secured, and to help ensure that no other family is placed in the same danger.”
The claims remain subject to the judicial process, and no final determination of liability has been made.
Palace Playland Lawsuit Receives National and Local Media Attention
The case has drawn attention from both national and Maine media organizations, highlighting broader questions surrounding amusement ride safety and accountability.
Coverage includes:
- People Magazine: Father of 10-Year-Old Boy Who Was Injured After Falling from Ride Sues Amusement Park for Negligence
- WGME CBS13: Family sues Palace Playland after boy falls off ride
- Portland Press Herald: Old Orchard Beach amusement park faces lawsuit over child’s 2022 injury
- WMTW: Father sues Palace Playland after child hurt on Old Orchard Beach ride
- NEWS CENTER Maine: Father of child injured on Palace Playland ride sues amusement park
Garmey Law represents individuals and families in serious personal injury cases throughout Maine. The firm is committed to helping injured people understand their legal rights and pursuing accountability when negligence or unsafe conditions result in serious harm. To learn more about Garmey Law, contact the firm today.