ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Dorney Park and its parent companies are facing a lawsuit after a park employee was accused of sexually assaulting a minor he allegedly met while working at the park.
According to the lawsuit, the employee had a prior sexual assault charge before he was hired and was still placed in a position that gave him access to minor guests.
Court filings allege the employee falsely claimed he was 17 years old while befriending the victim at the park. The lawsuit says the two later met at a hotel room, where the girl was allegedly raped.
The suit accuses Dorney Park, Six Flags and Cedar Fair of negligence, claiming park officials knew or should have known the employee posed a danger to minors and failed to take proper steps to prevent contact with young guests.
The lawsuit further argues that managers allowed the employee to remain in his role despite the alleged warning signs, ultimately leading to the assault.
No further information on the case was immediately released. The allegations remain part of a civil lawsuit, and the case will move through the court process.
