In a lawsuit obtained by PEOPLE, the family claims the theme park failed to warn them of any “fall hazards” before they went on the ride
A park visitor is suing Universal Orlando for alleged negligence after she fell off the Caro-Seuss-El ride and allegedly suffered “permanent injuries.”
According to the lawsuit filed Friday, obtained by PEOPLE, Juliana Asquino dismounted from “the beast” on the Dr. Seuss-themed ride when she fell “due to a carelessly designed Caro-Seuss-El” that had “no warning signs informing of the dangerous condition and/or danger of falling.”
She was visiting a theme park in Orlando, Fla. from São Paulo, Brazil, with her husband Rafael and daughter in June 2022 when the incident occurred.
As a result of the fall, the lawsuit claims Juliana suffered “severe personal injuries” and racked up medical expenses for her treatment. The family is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
A representative for Universal Orlando did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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The family is also seeking compensation for the impact the fall allegedly had on each member.
Rafael claims he has been affected by his wife’s injuries as she is now limited in her abilities in relation to her “family related duties”.
Their daughter, Giovana, also reportedly “suffered extreme emotional trauma” after witnessing her mother’s fall and riding with her in the ambulance following the incident.
The filing alleges that Universal Orlando is directly liable for damages for “the acts and omissions of its agents, ostensible agents, including, but not limited to, employees who were responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the park.”
Caro-Seuss-el, located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure park, is a family-friendly attraction with no minimum height requirement, although any rider under 48 inches must have a companion. Carousel carriers include elephant birds from Horton hatches an eggcow from McElligot’s pooland Mulligatawnies from If I were to run the Zoo. The characters are interactive and can be controlled by pulling the reins. Their “eyes blink, ears wiggle and heads turn,” according to Universal’s website.
According to Universal’s rider safety guidelines, “Ride warning signs can be found at the entrance to each ride.” The site advises riders to read the health and safety requirements for each ride and familiarize themselves with their physical limitations before boarding.
Specific guidelines for the Caro-Seuss-el posted online state riders “must be able to step up and onto the platform of the carousel and climb the Seuss creature, either alone or with the help of your companion.” Carriages are available for riders with different physical limitations and infants.
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