Amputees suing Universal Studios Hollywood after being denied rides on roller coaster

Leah Zanolla | Posted: Jul 13, 2012 | Updated: Oct 19, 2014 - 9:25:27 AM

Two men have filed a lawsuit against Universal Studios Hollywood after they were not allowed to ride Revenge of the Mummy as a result of being amputees. Angel Castelan (his forearms were amputated after a childhood electrical accident) and Marvin Huezo (his legs were amputated after a car accident) argue being kept off the ride violates their rights protected in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The suit, outlined in the Los Angeles Times, claims Castelan had ridden Revenge of the Mummy on previous visits but in late 2010, he was not allowed to ride because he didn't have hands to grip the safety bars. Castelan then visited the park again in 2011 with Huezo and attempted once again to ride the coaster. This time, both men were denied boarding and were told a "new policy requires that all rides have at least one hand and one leg." According to the Times, the men are seeking unspecified damages and also "asks a judge to order the park to change its policies regarding access to the roller coaster."