Mother of teen who died on Orlando ride reaches settlement and witnesses attraction's demolition.

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The mother of a Missouri teenager who died after falling from the world's tallest tower drop ride at ICON Park in Orlando has reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit with the amusement park and ride's operator. The operator decided to take down the ride after the incident. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The ride's manufacturer, Funtime Handels of Austria, is still being held accountable. The Tyre Sampson Act, a Florida bill that aims to protect future amusement park riders with increased safety regulations, advanced after its first hearing on Monday.
- Mother reaches settlement with amusement park, ride operator after teen's fatal fall KABC-TV
- Tyre Sampson's mother visits Orlando FreeFall ride for first time since teen's death WESH 2 News
- Orlando FreeFall: Settlement reached with mom of teen who died after falling from 400-foot ride Fox News
- Tyre Sampson Act moving forward in Florida legislature WESH 2 Orlando
- Mom of teen who died on Orlando amusement ride witnesses attraction's demolition New York Post
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