Case Summary
Lundy v. Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. et al. is a personal injury premise/product liability lawsuit filed in Florida state court and subsequently removed to federal court.
Case Overview
- Court / Forum: Originally filed in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida (Case No. 2026-CA-008764). Removed to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Orlando Division) under Case No. 6:26-cv-02109 / 6:2026-cv-02109.
- Plaintiff: Jennifer Lundy.
- Defendants: Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (Universal Studios Orlando / Universal Parks & Resorts entity) and Mack Rides GmbH & Co. KG (a major attraction and roller coaster manufacturer).
- Nature of Suit: Personal Injury / Torts — Premises Liability & Product Liability.
- Removal Date: September 18, 2026.
Core Allegations
The action centers on a severe personal injury alleged to have occurred at Universal Studios / Universal theme park properties in Orlando, Florida.
- Premises Liability (Universal): The plaintiff alleges that Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. failed to maintain safe conditions on its amusement property/rides or failed to adequately warn guests of hazardous conditions on the attraction.
- Product Liability (Mack Rides): The inclusion of amusement ride manufacturer Mack Rides GmbH & Co. KG indicates allegations concerning dynamic ride design, mechanical function, restraint systems, or manufacturing standards on a specific theme park attraction.
Involvement of Spetsas Buist
Spetsas Buist Accident Injury Lawyers, PLLC (principals Nicholas J. Spetsas, Esq., and Charles Buist, Esq.) represents plaintiff Jennifer Lundy.
- Role: Lead legal counsel representing the injured plaintiff, Jennifer Lundy.
- Context: Spetsas Buist is an Orlando-based trial practice specializing in severe personal injury, catastrophic amusement park injuries, and premises liability claims against theme park operators in central Florida.
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