Woman sues Six Flags Great America after alleged fall from Superman coaster

According to People, Annabella Pearce filed a complaint Dec. 31 in Lake County Circuit Court saying she fell from the Superman: Ultimate Flight roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, after riding the attraction on July 12, 2024. The ride positions guests “face down, head first,” and reaches speeds up to 52 mph while climbing 115 feet and descending a 50-degree drop, per the park; it was manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard and introduced to the park in 2003.

Pearce’s complaint alleges the ride “failed to properly enter the off-loading platform area causing [Pearce] to fall off the ride,” and says she struck her right knee, which required “surgery, therapy and other treatments.” She alleges “physical and emotional trauma, pain and suffering, disability, loss of a normal life and lost wages.” The lawsuit names Great America, LLC doing business as Six Flags Great America, counts include negligence and Res Ipsa Loquitor, and Pearce is seeking damages in excess of $50,000; an initial hearing is scheduled for March 5.

Neither Pearce’s attorneys, Trauma Lawyers in Chicago, nor the park immediately responded to requests for comment.

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