Amusement park tragedy leads to record payout as manufacturer faces reckoning over safety lapses.
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The family of the 14-year-old boy who died in the accident has been awarded a staggering $240 million settlement, the largest payout ever for an amusement park fatality.
The ride manufacturer has been forced to implement major safety upgrades and overhaul its design protocols to prevent future incidents, highlighting the industry's need to prioritize customer protection over thrills.