Kennywood’s Steel Curtain roller coaster will not be available this 2024 season, and this has miffed a Kensington man to the extent that he has filed a lawsuit against Kennywood and its parent companies, alleging that the officials had known this fact long before but withheld it to boost season pass sales.

Lawsuit Against Kennywood

The lawsuit, filed in the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court by Joshua Miller and his attorney, John A. Biedrzycki III on Monday, alleges that it was a deliberate attempt to hide the fact to accrue financial benefits by boosting season pass sales.

The lawsuit alleges that Kennywood has created advertising campaigns targeting consumers like Mr. Miller and others to purchase the 2024 season pass under the belief that the benefits included myriad park attractions, including the Steel Curtain.

In the lawsuit, it was revealed that Mr. Miller bought his season pass under the assumption that all rides would be operational.

However, on April 17, three days before the park opened for the season, it was revealed that Steel Curtain would be closed for the season.

The announcement was made by Ricky Spicuzza, the park’s assistant general manager, and the reason for the closure was cited as the coaster undergoing an “extensive modification project.”

Ricky Spicuzza said,

“We understand the frustration many of you have felt not being able to experience the Steel Curtain. On behalf of our entire team, we absolutely share that frustration with you.”

However, the lawsuit contends that the fact was known long before last week that the 220-foot-tall coaster would be out of commission.

The lawsuit states,

“The company withheld this information from season pass purchasers so as not to lose season pass customers, or, alternatively, so as not to offer a discount on season passes due to the unavailability of the Steel Curtain.”

The lawsuit also details numerous violations of the state’s unfair trade practices and consumer protection law. This includes failure to disclose the Steel Curtain’s closure with the full knowledge that the consumer believed that it would be functional for the 2024 season.

The park offered varied passes, which ranged from season passes priced from $109.99 to $239.99.

The lowest endowed pass was the bronze pass, which provided unfettered admission except on certain blackout dates.

The premium range included the platinum pass, which offered year-round admission to Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild, and Palace Entertainment’s Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster.

Additionally, it also offered free parking, discounts on food and retail, and three free guest tickets.

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The annual Orange Crush Festival is characterized by a gathering where a cultural celebration is held. It has recently been celebrated along the coast of Georgia, on Tybee Island.

During the celebration of the Orange Crush Festival, instances of several feuds and altercations also escalated. Thus, law enforcement officials got involved.

Orange Crush Festival Viral Video 

Social media went viral with recordings where scenes of violent altercations surfaced.

Fox News reported that women could be seen engaged in physical altercations, accidentally revealing each other’s clothes, yanking their hair, and striking each other in the face.

People could be spotted taking pictures of the entire mess.

Local police on Tybee Island found a huge influx of visitors for the festival.

Over tens of thousands of people came to the place, with the total population amounting to more than 40,000 to 55,000 people.

Many people also enjoyed the festival without getting involved in any sort of unfortunate event occurring there.

Detailed paperwork, like information about the number of people getting apprehended, is currently pending.

The Orange Crush Festival initially began in the late 1980s in Jacksonville, Florida. It is an annual event which later moved to Tybee Island.

Police Assures Safety

Tiffanty Hayes, the Police Chief of Tybee Island, “expressed cautious optimism” after the activities that took place on the weekends.

According to Times Now, Chief Hayes mentioned providing a safer atmosphere for both guests and locals by reaffirming the community’s commitment and aiding law enforcement initiatives.

In the past, the Orange Crush Festival has also experienced conflicts and difficulties.

The venue of the festival changed to Tybee Island from Jacksonville. Savannah State University also distanced itself from the festival in 1991, exacerbating worries about public safety and security.

The 66-year-old Marshella Chidester was charged with murder on Tuesday after allegedly crashing her car into a birthday party, killing two young siblings, reported CBS News.

The incident occurred at Swan Boat Club in Monroe County, Michigan. Police revealed that Chidester was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Chidester has been charged with “two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, two counts of second-degree murder, and four counts of driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious injury.”

Troy Goodnough, Monroe County Sheriff, informed the press about the details of the incident. The sheriff added that it occurred on Saturday around 3 p.m., reported The New York Times.

The 66-year-old crashed her car, striking Alanah Phillips, 8, and her brother Zayn Phillips, 4, resulting in their deaths.

Another sibling survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. According to police reports, a total of fifteen people were injured in the crash.

What Court Hearing Revealed On Marshella Chidester

Upon conviction, Marshella Chidester might face life imprisonment. Currently, the bond amount has been fixed at $1.5 million.

According to the Washington Post, Chidester’s attorney, Bill Colovos, informed the court during hearings that his 66-year-old client has “a history of epileptic seizures in her legs.”

The attorney added that due to the seizure, Chidester lost control of her car, resulting in the unexpected incident. Moreover, Bill Colovos dismissed the claims by police that his client was intoxicated.

According to Bill, the 66-year-old drank only one glass of wine at the bar. He substantiated his claims by citing a search warrant executed at the bar.

Colovos added,

“This is not a monster. It’s horrible what happened, absolutely horrible. I have two children. It’s absolutely horrible. But some things we don’t have control over.”

However, Jeffrey A. Yorkey, the Prosecuting Attorney of Monroe County, denied the claims made by Colovos. Yorkey said that the level of alcohol in blood at the time of the accident was “significantly high.” However, the exact blood alcohol level was not mentioned.”

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