A Georgia mother is suing Universal Orlando Resort and ride manufacturer Mack Rides, alleging her nine-year-old son suffered permanent brain, spinal and other injuries after losing consciousness on the Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Universal Epic Universe.
Jennifer Lundy filed the claim on behalf of her son, identified in court papers only as L.L., over an incident which allegedly took place on October 13, 2025. The lawsuit was filed in Orange County, Florida, on August 17 this year and was later transferred to federal court.
The complaint alleges that the boy passed out because of the forces generated by the ride. While he was unconscious, his head and face were allegedly thrown against hard surfaces inside the vehicle because there was no restraint or support for his head, neck or upper body.
L.L. is said to have suffered blunt-force injuries to his head and face, as well as orthopaedic and spinal injuries. The lawsuit describes the injuries as severe and permanent and says he required medical assistance after leaving the attraction.
Lundy is accusing Universal City Development Partners, the company operating Universal Orlando, of negligence. Mack Rides, the German manufacturer named in the case, is accused of negligence and strict product liability.
The claim argues that Universal had a duty to operate Stardust Racers safely and to warn visitors if the attraction posed a risk of causing riders to lose consciousness. It seeks compensation for the child’s medical care and treatment, with damages of more than $50,000 being sought.
The case also refers to the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who was found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers in September 2025. He was later pronounced dead in hospital, with officials attributing his death to multiple blunt-impact injuries; investigators ultimately classified the incident as accidental.
Stardust Racers was closed for about two weeks following that incident before reopening. Universal has not publicly commented on the new lawsuit, and the allegations have not been tested or decided in court.
