Walt Disney World was not the Happiest Place on Earth during one man’s visit. In a new lawsuit obtained by CBS News, Eugene Strickland alleged that he suffered “permanent catastrophic injuries” after riding a water slide at Blizzard Beach.

The alleged incident occurred in July 2021, and led Strickland to file his lawsuit against the amusement park. Strickland claimed that sustained both physical and mental injuries while riding the Downhill Double Dipper at the water park.

Strickland weighed 334 pounds at the time of the alleged incident, which is 34 pounds above the ride’s weight limit.

Man Alleges He Suffered Injuries on Water Slide

He alleged in the lawsuit that he was dislodged from his inner tube amid the ride and “became momentarily airborne,” due to its “exhilarating speeds,” Pe

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