Three new lawsuits filed against Six Flags allege that the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain in Valencia caused catastrophic brain injuries to riders, ABC7 and CBS Los Angeles reported, as Google Trends flagged related searches among Wednesday’s U.S. spikes.

Attorneys said they expect the claim count to climb past 100 as more riders come forward. X2 has remained closed following July incidents and an ongoing state investigation into the fourth-dimension coaster’s safety. A separate Christopher Hawley wrongful-death case tied to the ride settled confidentially in August, according to local coverage, without an admission of liability detailed in those reports.

Theme-park operators typically emphasize inspection regimes and rider-height rules; plaintiffs’ lawyers argue design or maintenance failures produced traumatic brain injuries inconsistent with a normal thrill experience. Without completed investigations and court findings, causation remains contested. Families seeking medical evaluation after unusual post-ride symptoms are a recurring public-health note in the coverage.

Outlets agree on the new filings, the closure status, and the expected wave of claims; they diverge on how to weigh the confidential death settlement as evidence. NewsHabit’s Lifestyle/consumer-safety card reports allegations as allegations and notes the ride is closed pending scrutiny. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available.