Knott’s Sued Over Woman’s Death
The family of a woman who died after falling from a flume ride filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Tuesday against Knott’s Berry Farm and the maker of the Perilous Plunge.
Lori Mason Larez, 40, of Duarte died Sept. 21 after slipping from the ride’s seat belt and lap bar as her “boat” made its steepest decline, dropping 115 feet at up to 50 mph.
The suit accuses the park and the Perilous Plunge maker, Intamin Co., of wrongful death and negligent design and operation of the ride.
An Intamin spokesman could not be reached Tuesday for comment. Knott’s officials would not comment.
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