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Glenwood Caverns Files Chapter 11 After $116 Million Wrongful-Death Judgment

The Chapter 11 filing seeks court-supervised reorganization to manage a reduced $116 million wrongful-death judgment.

Overview

  • The Delaware petition lists estimated liabilities of $100 million to $500 million against assets of $10 million to $50 million.
  • Company officials say the park will continue operating with no impact to day-to-day activities or scheduled events.
  • Bankruptcy filings state the owner will appeal the verdict, arguing reversible error, with insurance covering trial and appellate counsel.
  • The Estifanos family’s judgment is the largest claim, and court papers say prior forbearance agreements expired this week, triggering the filing.
  • State investigators found the 2021 death resulted from operator errors and restraint failures; the ride was redesigned and reopened in 2023 as Crystal Tower with added safety features.