Oregon
Oregon amusement park files lawsuit against ride manufacturer after it leaves guests hanging upside down
Oregon theme park riders stuck upside down
Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 30 people trapped upside down on a ride at Oaks Park, one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the United States. (Credit: TikTok/Chris Ryan)
An Oregon amusement park is passing the blame to the ride manufacturer after a topsy-turvy ride malfunctioned earlier this year, stranding two dozen riders who were left hanging upside down for roughly 30 minutes.
The lawsuit is the second stemming from the June incident that made waves after horrific images of the stranded riders circulated on social media. The images showed passengers hanging upside down at Oaks Park’s “AtmosFEAR” ride, a spinning pendulum-style ride.
Oaks Park filed a lawsuit against Zamperla, the manufacturer and installer of the ride, alleging that the company is “negligent and responsible” for the incident and liable for all losses, costs and attorney fees.
The lawsuit also claims that Zamperla failed to keep the ride safe and did not have the proper tools or procedures to fix it to properly maintain it.
TEEN ‘THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO DIE’ STUCK UPSIDE DOWN AFTER OREGON THEME PARK RIDE MALFUNCTIONS
At least 30 people were left hanging upside down at an amusement park in Oregon. (Portland Fire & Rescue)
The park’s lawsuit against Zamperla aims to make the ride maker liable to the park for any financial losses associated with a pending lawsuit about the June malfunction.
In June, Amy Yannotta filed a lawsuit against Oaks Park after her 14-year-old daughter was stuck on “AtmosFEAR.”
Yannotta claimed that her daughter experienced abrasions, soreness, body aches, and increased blood flow to the brain, causing intracranial pressure, dizziness, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and ongoing post-traumatic stress and anxiety following the incident.
The mother initially sought up to $125,000 for negligence, but has since amended the amount to $345,000 for damages.
The riders were seen hanging upside down. (Chris Ryan via TikTok)
The two lawsuits came after the thrill ride malfunctioned on the park’s first day of opening for the summer.
Officials said that approximately 30 people were stuck upside-down until help arrived.
DOZENS OF OREGON AMUSEMENT PARK GUESTS LEFT HANGING UPSIDE DOWN AFTER RIDE MALFUNCTION ON OPENING DAY
Video footage, taken by Chris Ryan, showed the dozens of riders stuck vertically upside down on the ride.
“This isn’t supposed to be like this,” he said, showing footage of the upside-down ride with park goers gathered around the base.
Park engineers, alongside fire officials, worked together to “manually lower” the topsy-turvy ride, the department said. Thirty-minutes later, ride goers were back on stable ground and medically evaluated.
The malfunction came on the park’s first day of the summer season. (Portland Fire & Rescue via X)
Oak’s Park is Oregon’s oldest existing amusement park and is just 3.5 miles from downtown Portland.
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Oaks Park officials and Zamperla did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Oregon
Oregon health officials warn of measles exposure at Happy Valley clinic
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KATU) — Health officials have identified a new measles exposure site in Happy Valley.
The Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas County public health officials said people may have been exposed at Providence Immediate Care – Happy Valley, 16180 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Suite 102, between 11:05 a.m. and 3:47 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.
Officials said anyone who was at the clinic during that time should notify a health care provider about the possible exposure. Providers can determine whether a person is immune to measles by reviewing vaccination records, age or laboratory evidence of a previous infection.
Health officials urged people to monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice if they believe they may have been exposed.
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Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, speaks, coughs or sneezes. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours and can infect up to 90% of unprotected close contacts. Complications can include pneumonia, brain inflammation and death.
Nationwide, measles cases have been rising since early 2025. Nearly 2,300 cases were reported last year, with most occurring among unvaccinated children.
Symptoms typically begin seven to 21 days after exposure and include cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis accompanied by a high fever. A rash usually follows, starting on the head or neck and spreading downward. People are contagious from four days before the rash appears until four days after.
A graphic from the Oregon Health Authority shows the symptoms of Measles.
HA advises health care providers to report suspected cases immediately and consider post-exposure treatment for exposed patients. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine can be given within 72 hours of exposure. Immunoglobulin may be administered within six days.
For most people 6 months and older who are eligible for vaccination, receiving the MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure is recommended.
Anyone not protected against measles is at risk, according to OHA. The agency encourages residents to check their vaccination status and contact a health care provider with questions.
Oregon
Oregon man shot at In-N-Out drive-thru drove family to safety with bullet lodged in head
Oregon police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting of a father who drove himself to a hospital after being struck in the head by a bullet after shots rang out while he was pulling out of In-N-Out drive-thru with his wife and two young sons.
Ethan Adrian Armenta-Lagunas, 20, and Gabriel “Alex” Javier, 18, both of Salem, were taken into custody Wednesday.
They face charges of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, criminal mischief, and recklessly endangering another person in connection with the Feb. 9 shooting of Marcio Garcia.
Multiple guns were allegedly found at Armenta-Lagunas’ apartment, the Keizer Police Department said. Javier was arrested later in the day.
Authorities are still searching for a third suspect, 22-year-old Anthony Taylor-Manriquez, who is considered armed and dangerous.
Garcia, 28, was in a car with his wife and two children, ages 2 and 7, when shots rang out near the burger chain.
The gunfire shattered the car windows and struck Garcia in the head; his wife and children were uninjured, police said.
“In the middle of chaos and fear, while he was injured and in pain, he somehow found the strength to drive us out of the scene to safety,” his wife wrote in an online fundraiser.
“He protected our family before thinking of himself. That is the kind of man and father he is.”
Images posted online showed the bullet that was removed from Garcia’s head during surgery in February, according to his wife.
She also noted that Garcia did not suffer major brain damage and is currently recovering at home.
“The doctors told us what we already believe — this is nothing short of a miracle,” she said. “Now he faces a long road of rest, healing, and recovery.”
Oregon
PeaceHealth says Oregon CEO Jim McGovern out, Heather Wall to continue as interim leader
PeaceHealth announced Thursday that Dr. Jim McGovern is no longer serving as chief executive for the organization’s Oregon region, effective immediately.
Following a period of administrative leave, we determined that a leadership change was in the best interest of the organization,” said Sarah Ness, PeaceHealth president and CEO.
Heather Wall will continue in her established interim leadership role to ensure continuity, stability and uninterrupted operations across the Oregon region while PeaceHealth recruits for the chief executive role in Oregon.
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“Together, as we shape our future, PeaceHealth leaders are entrusted to consistently bring our Mission and Values to life by creating environments where caregivers and partners feel seen, heard, supported and inspired to do their best work,” Ness said. “We remain focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care and supporting our caregivers as we move forward together.”
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