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Lawsuits Allege Six Flags X2 Caused Brain Injuries

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 11:25 PM UTC · How we work

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Six Flags Sued

Six Flags Magic Mountain faces lawsuits alleging its X2 coaster caused traumatic brain injuries.
Dordick Law Corp. filed three suits on Sept. 22 for Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, Pamela Guillen and Michael Wilk.
The park closed X2 on July 12 after a Cal/OSHA investigation of a separate incident.
Plaintiffs claim the 360-degree seats and 76 mph speed slammed riders' heads.
Michael Wilk’s MRI showed massive intracranial bleeding, leading to permanent cognitive impairment.

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Six Flags Defends X2

Six Flags says X2 undergoes daily inspections and regular reviews by state, insurance and third-party experts.
Park officials posted generic warning signs that all rides carry inherent risks, without specific X2 cautions.
California authorities declined to comment on the July 12 suspension of X2, offering no public explanation.
Six Flags defended the ride by citing compliance with accepted acceleration limits in prior testing.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 Amusement Ride Safety Act, enacted after a fatal Six Flags Great Adventure coaster crash, mandated federal oversight of thrill-ride engineering. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission fined Six Flags $2.5 million in 2000 and required ASTM F2291 compliance for all 360-degree coasters. Today, plaintiffs represented by Dordick Law Corp. allege X2’s 76 mph, 360-degree seats at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused traumatic brain injuries, echoing the earlier safety breach. Regulators like Cal/OSHA now scrutinize ride shutdowns, and insurers demand rigorous testing, shaping industry standards for future coaster safety.

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Six Flags Sued

Six Flags Magic Mountain faces lawsuits alleging its X2 coaster caused traumatic brain injuries.
Dordick Law Corp. filed three suits on Sept. 22 for Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, Pamela Guillen and Michael Wilk.
The park closed X2 on July 12 after a Cal/OSHA investigation of a separate incident.
Plaintiffs claim the 360-degree seats and 76 mph speed slammed riders' heads.
Michael Wilk’s MRI showed massive intracranial bleeding, leading to permanent cognitive impairment.

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