Knott’s Berry Farm Ride Leaves Guests Stranded in Second Incident in 9 Months – Amusement Park Injury Lawyers
Knott’s Berry Farm Ride Leaves Guests Stranded
A ride at Knott’s Berry Farm malfunctioned, leaving guests stranded in the air. This incident occurred on Saturday afternoon (August 2, 2025). This incident comes about 9 months after a similar incident that left guests stranded for about two hours, requiring emergency rescues and prompting a state investigation. In the first incident, two people were taken to the hospital to be evaluated, although no serious injuries were reported.
On Saturday, the ride stopped mid-cycle, leaving guests in the air for about five minutes. Guests did not have to be rescued.
Knott’s Berry Farm made the following statement:
“The safety of our guests is a primary priority…The ride did not complete a full cycle as a safety precaution. The ride was stopped for approximately five minutes. The ride received a full safety inspection and reopened shortly after.”
These incidents are relatively common. Unfortunately, when guests get stuck on rides, they can suffer harm. If you or a member of your family suffered harm due to an attraction that malfunctioned at Knott’s Berry Farm or any other amusement park, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. You could have the right to sue. You could also have the right to receive compensation.
If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to our experienced team as soon as possible. Our attorneys here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your injury claim and recover the compensation that you are owed.
- Mechanical failures (caused by wear and tear, lack of maintenance, sensor issues, structural failures, etc.)
- Power outages (exclusive to the ride, parts of the park, or to the entire park)
- Operator errors (overriding safety systems, lack of training, etc.)
- And more
When we think of roller coasters and rides, in general, malfunctioning, we think of the worst possible scenario – guests being ejected from rides or amputations from guest arms/legs coming into contact with objects at high speeds. These situations, however, are very rare. When get stuck on rides for a few minutes or hours, the following injuries may occur:
- Dizziness, increased heart rate, headaches, etc. from being stuck upside down
- Whiplash from sudden stops
- Sprains and strains from overexertion or prolonged time in an unnatural position
- Bruises from being pushed against safety bars/harnesses for a long time
- Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, etc.
- Anxiety attacks, panic attacks, etc.
- Post-traumatic stress
- And more
No matter the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered in an incident resulting from a ride getting stuck at Knott’s Berry Farm or another theme park, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a claim.
Can I File a Lawsuit?Yes, if you or a member of your family suffered harm at an amusement park like Knott’s Berry Farm after a ride malfunctioned, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. This is because amusement park owners/operators have the duty to ensure that their premises remain safe for their guests. When hazards or dangerous conditions result in incidents and injuries, then the owner could be liable and could be sued. The amusement park is owned by the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, so any claims for harm that occurred on the premises of the park would be filed against Cedar Fair.
Because the same ride has previously been involved in a similar incident, liability for any injuries that occurred as a result of the same ride malfunctioning or getting stuck could be relatively simple to prove with the help of the right lawyer. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be entitled to receive monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. Some of the different categories of compensation could include the following: medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, punitive damages, wrongful death benefits, legal expenses, etc. Here at our law firm, our amusement park injury lawsuit lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and secure the maximum recovery available for your claim. Whether our lawyers need to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to legal proceeding for a verdict, our attorneys will do everything possible to get you the compensation that you are owed.
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