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Tourist Sues Universal Orlando After Roller Coaster Injury

12/20/2025

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Debbie Reinelt, a tourist, sues Universal Orlando, alleging the Stardust Racers roller coaster violently shook her head and caused a concussion.
She seeks $50,000 in damages and accuses the park of negligence and failing to secure her head.
The incident followed the September death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala after riding the same coaster; Universal Orlando has settled with at least two guests and has not commented on the lawsuit.

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Debbie Reinelt, a tourist, sues Universal Orlando, alleging the Stardust Racers roller coaster violently shook her head and caused a concussion.
She seeks $50,000 in damages and accuses the park of negligence and failing to secure her head.
The incident followed the September death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala after riding the same coaster; Universal Orlando has settled with at least two guests and has not commented on the lawsuit.