Texas is known for its fun. But big fun ended tragically during a Texas Rodeo last March, marking the end of a rodeo-goer's life and the beginning of a wrongful death lawsuit. Some might be surprised to find out that the company that ran the amusements at the rodeo last year is returning next year, with the death that occurred on its ride and all.

According to reports, a 47-year-old man was riding the company's roller coaster when he fell to his death. His safety latch on the carriage reportedly came loose, and he didn't survive the serious fall. While the ride won't be returning to the 2012 rodeo, the company who owned the ride will be.

An investigation into the company and the ride involved in this year's rodeo accident raises some concerns, which is the reason why the family of the fall victim is suing the company for wrongful death. Apparently, the fatal incident wasn't the only time when there was a problem with the particular roller coaster.

In the couple of years prior to the fall, an investigation shows that there were several reports regarding faulty restraints on the roller coaster. In fact, sources report that there was a complaint on the same day that the victim died.

The family continues to seek justice on behalf of their lost loved one, but their target might not be so easy to hold accountable. An engineer looked at the ride once the wrongful death suit was filed and found that it was safe. He investigated, however, after the ride had been dismantled following the accident.

We will follow this matter and post an update when there are developments.

Source

Houston Chronicle: "Rodeo ride where man fell to death won't return in 2012," Cindy George, Dec. 18, 2011