Summary judgment granted on claim of ordinary negligence for failure to prevent loose object from striking patron on a roller coaster.

The plaintiff sued after being blinded in one eye by a cell phone that “became unsecured” from another patron on a roller coaster. The defendant Six Flags was granted summary judgment as to the ordinary negligence claim as the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a breach of the standard of care as it pertains to amusement operations and securing loose objects. The plaintiff’s expert in ride maintenance was found unqualified to speak as to ride operations. 

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