Theme Park Sued For Barring Amputees From Coaster

Universal Studios Hollywood has been sued for barring amputees from a theme park roller coaster.

The Los Angeles Times reported the federal court lawsuit contends two men were kept off the Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Angel Castelan’s forearms were amputated after an electrical accident as a child and Marvin Huezo’s legs were amputated after a car accident.

Castelan says ride operators told him in 2010 that he couldn’t ride the coaster because he doesn’t have hands to grip the safety bars.

He returned to the theme park last year with Huezo and operators told them a new policy requires riders have at least one hand and one leg.

A theme park spokesman says they don’t comment on pending litigation.

Latest Comments

• July 19, 2012 at 2:54 pm

  Blondie2 says:

  I think you may have just answered Anejo's question from July 12. Do you remember if he did get the discounted admission?
• July 19, 2012 at 1:46 pm

  Opinionated says:

  I remember about 20 years ago or so - entering a Six Flags Amusement park....the gentleman in front of me was a midget and insisted that since he couldn't ride most of the rid... read more
• July 13, 2012 at 1:42 pm

  sgal says:

  The park has a 17 page ADA pamphlet on its website, I would imagine the govt requires theme parks to have such pamphlets as well as signs posted in the park with the various r... read more