A technician who once oversaw maintenance for the Orlando Free Fall drop tower ride, which experienced a deadly accident three years ago, is now suing the operators. The lawsuit emerges just days after the anniversary of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson's tragic fall that led to his death.

Austin Campbell-Alexander alleges that he reported multiple safety concerns to the ride's managers, warning of issues such as overridden sensors designed to accommodate larger riders, overheated cylinders that could affect seat security, and cracks in the ride's metal structure, as per AP News. Despite his reports, Campbell-Alexander contends the ride continued to operate with no apparent regard for the safety issues he presented.

In response to the allegations, a lawyer representing the ride operators asserted that "Our clients promptly investigated the tragic accident that resulted in the death of Tyre Sampson" and went on to accuse Campbell-Alexander of improperly adjusting the sensors that were involved in the accident, according to a statement detailed by ClickOrlando.

The Orlando Free Fall ride has been dismantled since Sampson's death, and the resulting outcry sparked political action with the passing of the "Tyre Sampson Act" by state legislators in 2023. The act was designed to tighten oversight at smaller amusement parks, as reported by WFTV. Meanwhile, Campbell-Alexander's case continues, with claims seeking upwards of $50,000 and spotlighting his concerns of unheeded warnings and retaliatory dismissal in the wake of the 2022 tragedy.