Florida Jury Awards Woman $6.5 Million For Injuries In Fall Off ‘Psycho Swing’ Ride

Mealey's (December 20, 2019, 9:47 AM EST) -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a two-phase trial, a Florida jury awarded a young woman $6.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages on Dec. 6 for injuries she suffered when she fell off a “Psycho Swing” ride at an amusement park.  It held the ride’s manufacturer and distributor liable for failing to provide safety equipment and instructions (Elizabeth Frank, et al. v. The Event Depot Corp., et al., No. 15-739303, Fla. Cir., 17th Jud. Cir., Broward Co.)....