Originally Posted By Rebekah This topic is for discussion of the 1/21/2004 news item <b><a href="http://www2.ocregister.com/ocrweb/ocr/article.do?id=77068" target="_blank">OCReg: California Adventure suit set for trial</a></b> The January 21st <I>Orange County Register</I> reports surgeon David Heber's lawsuit against Disney for injuries he claims occurred on the California Screamin' coaster which have ended his career as a surgeon. <small>Free registration required to view</small>
Originally Posted By wdtv This is like when Julie Andrews sued her surgeon for permanently damaging her vocal cords. This guy should get money. That's all I have to say. Daniel <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/preservethemmagic" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ preservethemmagic</a>
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Why on gods green earth should this guy get money?? We have seen no testimony or facts as to fault or anything on this incident, other than there ws a loose restraint and it needed lube. (what, this guys a mechanic in theme parks to?) Even if the restraint was loose, on a ride as smooth as Screamin' you could ride perfectly fine without any restraint at all. This sounds VERY fishy and has NOTHING WHAT SO EVERY in common with what happened to Julie Andrews.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL The only possible problem that could arise is if the ride hit an E-stop and then he was jerked around in his seat with a loose harness. That is the only way he could have gotten injured without it being rider error.
Originally Posted By wdtv CA Screamin is a pretty jerky ride, and IMO, his injury and the loose restraint makes this look suspicious. I mean, if everything on the ride was perfect, I would have a hard time believing that a 57 year old surgeon suddenly out of the blue without any accident becomes permanantly disabled. Daniel <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/preservethemagic" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ preservethemagic</a>
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Agreed SuzieQ. But to call Screamin' a jerky ride, sorry, I don't get it wdtv. It is one of the smoothest coasters built. Plus, he tried to get the ride ops attention. I'd like to know how. If I was on an unfamiliar ride and felt the least bit unsafe about the restraints, you can bet your butt I'd make the biggest rukus to let them know something is wrong. And I know its been years since I worked in attractions but if someone, especially an adult, yells out to stop the ride you are trained to stop the ride. Lets just say that I'm very suspicious and would like to learn more about this incident.
