Trial begins in lawsuit over fatal fall from ride

Jury selection was set to begin this week in a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the FreeFall ride at ICON Park, where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March 2022. Sampson’s parents have filed multiple wrongful death lawsuits since the tragedy, including this case against ride manufacturers Funtime Handels and Gerstlauer Amusement Rides. The lawsuit accuses the companies of negligence, alleging they failed to ensure the ride was safe, did not adequately warn passengers about height and weight restrictions, and failed to provide proper restraints. FOX 35 Orlando's Morgan Parrish joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest.