Six Flags Lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging the ride caused serious brain injuries. The Southern California theme park announced Tuesday that it is permanently closing the ride after nearly 20 years. Six Flags recently settled a wrongful-death lawsuit from the family of a 22-year-old man who died after riding the coaster in 2022. Three more lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries were filed last week. Park President Brian Oerding said that while X2 consistently passed safety tests, Six Flags decided to permanently close the ride to maintain guest confidence. The ride has been closed since July 12.