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Six Flags' X2 roller coaster caused over 100 injuries, lawsuits say

A wave of lawsuits alleges the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California left riders with severe brain injuries. Six Flags says it does not comment on pending litigation.

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The lawsuits accuse the company of failing to adequately warn passengers about the risks to riders of the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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Six Flags' X2 roller coaster caused over 100 injuries, lawsuits say

Six Flags X2 Roller Coaster Lawsuits Say Riders Suffered Brain InjuriesNYTimes – US
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Six Flags X2 Roller Coaster Lawsuits Say Riders Suffered Brain Injuries

The lawsuits accuse the company of failing to adequately warn passengers about the risks to riders of the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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