Attorneys say roller coaster had pattern of safety failures prior to rider's death: 'Not an isolated incident'

Core Viewpoint - The incident involving the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe raises serious concerns about ride safety and the adequacy of Universal's safety measures, with multiple reports of injuries from other riders [1][5][10]. Group 1: Incident Details - Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died on September 17 after suffering multiple blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers ride, which debuted on May 25 [1][5]. - His girlfriend, who was on the ride with him, reported that he was "thrown forward due to restraint issues," and other riders have come forward with similar experiences [4][5]. - Universal documented two injuries on the ride since its opening, including a 63-year-old man experiencing dizziness and a 47-year-old woman reporting visual disturbances, both attributed to preexisting conditions by Universal [7]. Group 2: Legal and Regulatory Implications - Attorneys representing Zavala's family claim that Universal missed "multiple" warning signs prior to his death and are calling for increased government oversight of large companies like Universal [2][10]. - The Tyre Sampson Act, enacted in 2023, tightened safety regulations for amusement rides in Florida, but large theme parks like Universal are exempt from certain requirements due to their self-inspection systems [11][12]. - The Stardust Racers ride has been closed since the incident, highlighting ongoing safety concerns [12].