The Schwab family settled their wrongful death case against the Schlitterbahn park, which did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement. After settling with all the involved parties, the Schwab family was awarded $20 million.
In 2018, workers demolished the Verrückt, which had not operated since the fatal incident. The Schlitterbahn water park closed that same year.
In 2019, a judge dismissed the criminal charges against Jeff Henry, John Schooley and Tyler Austin Miles on account of the prosecuting attorneys presenting inadmissible evidence to the grand jury.
As a result of what occurred at the Kansas City water park, other amusement parks across the country have faced similar scrutiny over their safety protocols.
Today, Scott, Michele and the rest of the Schwab family continue to advocate for safety in amusement parks, ensuring that Caleb’s death was not in vain.
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