A husband and wife are suing the company that provides amusement rides to the St. Michael’s Carnival in Tullytown after an alleged incident.
Thomas and Vanya Burke of Levittown claim in a lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in Philadelphia that ride operator Reithoffer Shows Inc. and John Doe one to 10 ( one to 10 unknown employees) failed to operate a ride called the “Tornado” correctly in 2013.
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The Burkes are seeking more than $150,000 in damages and fees.
In court documents filed in federal court, Vanya Burke claimed the ride suddenly stopped and she was thrown to the ground. The plaintiffs content that the injuries suffered caused pain, continuing medical care, mental anguish and lost earning and wages. Thomas Burke claims the incident has had a negative consequence on the couple’s relationship.
A spokesperson from Reithoffer Shows and the attorney from Newtown-based Kardos, Rickles, Hand and Bidlingmaier, who listed as representing the Burkes, was not immediately available for comment.
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The lawsuit was filed in late June and first reported on by PennRecord.com this week.
