The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the Ninth Circuit Court of Florida, which serves Orange and Osceola County.

Here's what the lawsuit alleges

What we know:

According to the lawsuit, Sandi Streets visited Universal's Epic Universe as an invited business guest on April 30, 2025, and rode Stardust Racers. On her ride, she claims that her "head shook violently and slammed into her seat's headrest," causing permanent injuries.

She has charged Epic Universe with one count of negligence.

Epic Universe did not celebrate its grand opening until May 22, 2025, but opened under a soft opening – referred to by Universal as "technical rehearsals" – for several weeks prior.

"Defendant's Stardust Racers roller coaster twists, turns, drops, and flips without providing its riders

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