Valencia, Calif. – Attorneys announced Tuesday that they now represent over 100 individuals who allege they sustained brain injuries while riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The lawsuits, filed in the past week, claim the ride’s rapid acceleration‑deceleration forces caused traumatic brain injuries ranging from severe concussions to life‑threatening brain bleeds.
Recent incidents spark legal action
Two of the new suits detail the experiences of 26‑year‑old Naomi Greer‑Wilkinson and 40‑year‑old Pamela Guillen, both of whom fell unconscious after exiting the coaster and required emergency brain surgery. Surgeons who treated Guillen said the injuries resulted from a “traumatic rapid acceleration‑deceleration event” experienced on X2. Greer‑Wilkinson remains in a coma, while Guillen continues to battle chronic headaches, brain fog and seizure‑preventing medication.
A third complaint was filed by Los Angeles attorney Michael Wilk, who suffered massive brain bleeding and multiple surgeries after riding X2 in February. Wilk says he now struggles with severe headaches, memory loss and difficulty processing spoken words, leaving him unable to practice law.
History of concerns
Allegations that X2 poses a danger to riders date back more than a decade, but they largely remained out of public view until a CNN investigation last month documented dozens of serious injuries and at least two deaths linked to the coaster. The investigation also highlighted two women who were treated in a Santa Clarita emergency room within six days of each other in July after riding X2.
Attorney Timothy Loranger, whose firm represented the family of 22‑year‑old Christopher Hawley—who died from a traumatic brain injury on X2 four years ago—said his office has retained new clients alleging injuries ranging from serious concussions to brain bleeds. Among those clients is the family of a young man who died after riding the coaster in late 2025, marking at least three fatalities associated with the attraction.
Six Flags’ response and legal defenses
Six Flags declined to comment on the pending litigation, stating only that the ride remains closed at this time. In prior statements, the park emphasized that a posted sign warns riders of “inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride or attraction.” The company also argues that X2 is regularly tested and that the forces experienced are not sufficient to cause traumatic brain injury for a “normal” rider using the ride as instructed.
Attorney Gary Dordick, representing many of the new plaintiffs, said numerous victims reported their injuries to Six Flags, though it is unclear how many of those reports were forwarded to state regulators. “Magic Mountain has known about the dangers of this ride for years,” Dordick asserted.
Regulatory oversight
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which oversees amusement‑park ride safety, has not responded to requests for comment on the new allegations. Previously, the agency declined to answer questions about the ride’s injury history and has not disclosed how it determined the coaster safe to operate after past incidents. An inspection remains ongoing.
Ride closure and community impact
Six Flags closed X2 on the evening of July 12, a day after the most recent reported injury. The closure came after years of warnings from visitors, medical experts and attorneys about the coaster’s potential to cause brain trauma. Local residents and parents have expressed relief that the ride is no longer operating, citing concerns for family safety and the need for amusement parks to prioritize health over thrills.
While the lawsuits move forward, the case highlights broader questions about amusement‑park safety standards, the adequacy of warning signs, and the responsibility of operators to protect patrons—especially families seeking wholesome recreation.
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