ORLANDO, Fla. — The attorney for the family of the man who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe on Sept. 17 held a news conference on Wednesday to discuss his death.

Attorney Ben Crump began by emphasizing how Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was loved by his family, friends and others in his life.

He noted previous reporting that said Zavala had a pre-existing spinal condition, one he said the 32-year-old had been living with since birth.

Members of Crump's legal team pointed out that Universal employees were at least partially aware of Zavala's disability, because they made accommodations for it so he could experience the ride.

Crump also addressed a letter that Universal sent to employees following the incident. In that letter Universal Orlando's president sai

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