I'm sure most everyone has heard of the tragic, avoidable and pointless death by decapitation at Schlitterbahn in summer of 2016. The indictment is horrifying...

I can understand a high school dropout homebrew pin designer not knowing how to use math, geometry and physics to layout a pin or test it. But to do so at a (supposedly) reputable waterpark where lives are at risk really is insane (incidentally also the name of the ride "Verruckt").

These guys make Kulek look like a genius.

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Full indictment follows.

2018-03-21_indictment__miles_swkc__filed_redacted.pdf

I have seen their commercials from the 70s... looks like a lot of (risky) fun, but people were a lot less litigious then.

Still feel like I missed out though.

Those guys are definitely going to jail... so much evidence that goes beyond negligence into actual wanton disregard for safety practices and human life territory. I would not be surprised if they plea bargain and focus all of their energy on getting the lowest possible sentence instead of trying to defend their actions (and inactions).

No way the personal injury suit makes it to court unless the goal is to bankrupt the park. Whoever represents the family in that one is probably going to be able to retire afterwards.