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Lawsuit: Maker of Ohio Amusement Ride Knew of Defect Before Crash

A lawsuit filed against the maker of an amusement ride that broke apart at the Ohio State Fair says the company knew years before about a defect that caused the deadly crash. The family of an 18-year-old who died at …

Woman Injured at Ohio Fair Gets $1.8M from Ride Owner, Inspection Companies

A woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a thrill ride accident at last year’s Ohio State Fair will receive $1.8 million. A judge this week approved the settlement that calls for the ride’s owner, Amusements of America, and …

$1.27M Settlement Proposed in Ohio State Fair Death

A proposed $1.27 million settlement has been announced with the family of an 18-year-old killed in an accident last year at the Ohio State Fair. Court documents show the parents of Tyler Jarrell would receive $870,000, and the rest will …

Review of Ride Safety Urged in Ohio After Fatal Fair Accident

A state advisory board has agreed to form a new committee to review the amusement ride inspection process in an effort to improve the public’s perceptions about ride safety after a deadly accident last summer at the Ohio State Fair. …