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Settlement Reached in North Carolina State Fair accident

A judge has now approved a settlement in the worst accident ever at North Carolina State Fair.

The Gorham family was among several people seriously injured in October 2013 when the Vortex Ride malfunctioned, and the settlement, the amount of which is not known, has been made between them and Powers Great American Midways who is the company that puts on the fair. The Gorhams had been asking for $150 million, and had previously settled with the ride operator.

The accident happened when the Vortex ride started unexpectedly as people were getting off it at the end of the ride. Several people were injured including Anthony and Kisha Gorham, Justen Hunter and Shykema Dempsey. Anthony suffered the most, with severe injuries to his brain and spine and he is still in hospital unable to work. He has already racked up half a million dollars in medical bills, has lost sight in one eye and may lose the sight in his remaining eye.

Early on in the investigation both Vortex operator Tim Tutterrow and the ride’s owner, Josh Macaroni were arrested for tampering with safety features and assault with a deadly weapon.

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