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Child Dies After Go-Kart Incident, Family Sues
20 Jul
Summary
- A lawsuit was filed July 20, 2026, for a child's death.
- The incident involved an electric go-kart at an Urban Air park.
- The lawsuit alleges unsafe speed settings and ignored safety standards.
The family of six-year-old Emma Riddle has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. The lawsuit, submitted on July 20, 2026, seeks a jury trial following Emma's death in December 2025. Emma was riding an electric go-kart at the Port St. Lucie park when the incident occurred.
According to the complaint, Urban Air allegedly created dangerous conditions. These included setting go-kart speeds for adults and applying them to children, regardless of size. The lawsuit also claims inconsistent signage regarding height requirements, which did not align with manufacturer safety standards.
Emma, who was 50 inches tall, was allowed to ride despite being significantly shorter than the manufacturer's recommended 60-inch height requirement. The manufacturer also recommended riders be at least 18 years old, a guideline not followed. Investigations by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found multiple violations of amusement ride safety laws following the incident.
