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Frank Branson Leads Wrongful Death Suit Against Six Flags

September 10, 2013 Mark Curriden

The family of Rosa Esparza, who died July 19 when she fell while riding the Texas Giant rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, sued the amusement ride theme park Tuesday for wrongful death and negligence.

The lawsuit, filed in Tarrant County District Court by prominent Dallas trial lawyer Frank Branson, accuses Dallas-based Six Flags of knowing “for decades the real risks and extreme dangers” posed by some of their rides but not doing anything to make them safer.

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Mark Curriden is a lawyer/journalist and founder of The Texas Lawbook. In addition, he is a contributing legal correspondent for The Dallas Morning News.

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