Evie's family

“That required calling a 1-800 number to even know how to fix the ride, then wait for first responders to arrive on scene, and for the first responders to provide the tool. Additionally, Oaks Park evacuated the park without providing traffic control, which delayed first responders from being able to enter the park quickly in an emergency, prolonging suffering.”

Evie's family · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

The family described delays in rescuing riders due to Oaks Park's lack of a safety plan and traffic control issues during evacuation.

“We filed this lawsuit to seek accountability and justice. Not only should the ride have never malfunctioned, but the crisis was further exacerbated by the lack of a safety plan at Oaks Park. They did not possess any knowledge of how to fix the ride if it got stuck in the inverted position, and did not have a tool at the park to lower the ride and rescue the riders,”

Evie's family · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

The family of teen plaintiff Evie explained why they filed the lawsuit against Oaks Park.