Man Files Lawsuit Against Magic Mountain Over Ride-Injury Claims

A lawsuit was filed against Six Flags Entertainment Corp. on Friday by a man who claims he suffered serious injuries while using the Black Snake Summit water ride at Magic Mountain in 2024.

Christopher Michael Lavrar has filed a lawsuit in the Chatsworth Superior Court against an unnamed party, citing negligence and premises liability. The plaintiff is seeking undisclosed damages as well as reimbursement for lost wages. When contacted for comments, a representative from Magic Mountain was unavailable at first.

The lawsuit states that Lavrar visited the Valencia amusement park on June 15 and encountered an "uneven, faulty, cracked, broken, or worn section of the tube or slide" while using the water ride. This incident resulted in severe injuries and significant discomfort for Lavrar.

The park management had a responsibility "to maintain the premises in a safe condition" for this plaintiff and other lawful visitors, according to the lawsuit. However, they allegedly failed in their duties through negligence, carelessness, and recklessness regarding the upkeep of the attraction.

The legal complaint doesn't specify where Lavlar sustained injuries or detail the extent of his harm.

Based on information from the Magic Mountain website, the Black Snake Summit consists of a group of four waterslides. At their highest point of 75 feet, riders experience complete darkness, making these the tallest enclosed waterslides in all of Southern California.

"But you'll be so preoccupied with navigating their 500 feet of twists and turns that you won't notice how quickly you're descending," according to the website.