What You Need To Know About The Schlitterbahn Lawsuit. Schlitterbahn is a waterpark and resort that has been cited countlessly for negligence since its opening. Schlitterbahn parks are inspected daily before the parks are opened. Schlitterbahn was sued by Linda Stomboly in March 2014.

Yes, Schlitterbahn faced several high-profile lawsuits following the 2016 tragedy involving the Verrückt water slide in Kansas City, which resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy. The family of the victim reached a landmark settlement in 2017, estimated at nearly $20 million, which remains one of the largest of its kind for a minor's wrongful death. Beyond civil suits, the park's owners faced criminal charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, though many of these were later dismissed by a judge due to improper evidence presentation to the grand jury. In 2026, the Schlitterbahn brand is now owned by Cedar Fair (which merged with Six Flags), and the company has completely overhauled its safety protocols. The Verrückt slide was demolished years ago, but the legal legacy of the incident led to much stricter statewide amusement park regulations in Kansas and across the U.S.