A lawsuit filed against the maker of an amusement ride that broke apart at the Ohio State Fair says the company knew years before about a defect that caused the deadly crash.
The family of an 18-year-old who died at the fair and three others who were seriously injured in 2017 filed the lawsuit against Dutch manufacturer KMG.
Attorneys say they have a letter sent by the company in 2012 that shows it knew about a design flaw that could cause corrosion.
KMG previously has said the cause was excessive corrosion of a support beam where a carriage on the Fire Ball ride broke apart.
A message seeking comment on the lawsuit was left with the company on Monday.
Related:
- Woman Injured at Ohio Fair Gets $1.8M from Ride Owner, Inspection Companies
- $1.27M Settlement Proposed in Ohio State Fair Death
- 1 Dead, Several Hurt in Ride Malfunction at Ohio State Fair
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