X2 roller coaster shut down at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits - ABC7 Los Angeles
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster following multiple lawsuits alleging severe brain injuries. The park cited a decline in guest confidence as the primary reason for the closure.
Why it matters
The closure highlights the intersection of corporate liability, public safety, and the long-term legal consequences of ride design flaws.
VALENCIA, Calif. -- The X2 rollercoaster, which is the subject of multiple lawsuits , has been shut down, the president of Six Flags Magic Mountain announced Tuesday.
"After almost 20 years, we have decided to permanently retire X2," Six Flags Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said in a statement posted on the Six Flags blog .
"While X2 consistently passed a multitude of safety tests, we have decided to close the ride because we believe it’s the right thing to do. Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously," Oerding said.
Lawsuits allege riders suffered major brain injuries after riding the X2 roller coaster. Attorneys representing the plaintiffs say more than 100 people have come forward.
X2 has been closed since July 12 and will now stay closed.
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