The family of a 10-year-old boy who was thrown from a California water park ride is filing a lawsuit over the May 2017 incident.
The boy, who was not named, was injured when he was thrown over the edge of the Emerald Plunge slide at the Wave Water Park in Dublin—before skidding on the concrete.
The child’s parents took him to a nearby hospital after the accident, which happened May 27.
“At this time the slide manufacturer has not completed testing to Cal/OSHA’s satisfaction and the slide will not be released to the public until the manufacturer and the Dublin Park can demonstrate that it can be operated safely. The report on the investigation for the accident is not complete at this time,” Cal/OSHA told the station.
The city of Dublin issued a statement on the pending litigation.
“Immediately after the accident, the City took the appropriate action and closed the waterslide, and one other nearby, to review, check, and ensure safe operation. These slides have remained closed while the manufacturer performs additional safety testing. They will remain closed until state safety officials give their approval for the City to re-open and operate them again.”
City officials attempted to reach an “amicable settlement,” but their attorney “refused to provide any information about the family’s injuries that would be necessary to resolve the claim.”
It added: “Prior to the opening of the park, the slides were tested and approved by the manufacturer and State of California safety regulators.”
The parents and the lawyer are slated to hold a news conference Tuesday.
