Theme park settles severed feet suit

Published: Nov. 21, 2008 at 11:54 PM
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Kentucky theme park has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a girl who lost both feet on a ride.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom's announcement of the settlement did not specify the amount to be paid to Kaitlyn Lassiter and her family, The Louisville Courier-Journal reported. The park said the amount is enough to provide "lifetime care" for the teenager, who was 14 at the time of the accident.

A broken cable on the Superman Tower of Power severed both her feet in 2007, but doctors were able to reattach the right foot.

The family's lawsuit, claiming that maintenance and safety procedures were negligent, was not expected to be tried until 2010.


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