Lawsuits allege Six Flags X2 roller coaster caused major brain injuries
Summary
Several new lawsuits claim that the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused serious brain injuries to riders. The ride has been closed since July 2026, and over 100 people have reported brain injuries after riding it.Key Facts
- Three new lawsuits were recently filed against Six Flags Magic Mountain over brain injuries from the X2 roller coaster.
- Attorneys say more than 100 people have come forward reporting brain damage after riding X2.
- The lawsuits allege design problems with the ride dating back to its opening in 2002.
- Pamela Guillen suffered a traumatic brain injury and needed emergency brain surgery after riding X2 in July 2026.
- Another rider, Michael Wick, had two brain surgeries and is now disabled.
- Naomi Greer-Wilkinson remains hospitalized and unable to breathe without assistance after riding X2.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain has kept the ride closed since July 12, 2026.
- The park has not publicly commented on the lawsuits due to pending legal cases.
- Magic Mountain previously settled a wrongful death lawsuit linked to the X2 coaster in 2022.
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