Cedar Point Sues Ohio To Reopen, Lift Coronavirus Orders

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio's three largest amusement parks, including Cedar Point, are suing for the right to reopen. The separate lawsuits claim a recent state order singled out amusement parks, forcing them to remain closed, while other businesses were allowed to reopen.

The lawsuits were filed by the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, a non-profit law firm which says it protects Ohioans' constitutional rights. Cedar Point, Kalahari and King's Island are all named in the lawsuits.

“The Ohio Constitution’s protections apply to all, including those businesses that the state’s highest public officials view as non-essential. The Governor and his Health Director must end their unnecessary and unconstitutional assault on Ohioans’ businesses and traditions,” said 1851 Center Executive Director Maurice Thompson. “We and our clients remain committed to ensuring that these arbitrary policies never again recur.”

Thompson's group further argued that by allowing pools, camp grounds and other spaces to reopen, the state was singling out amusement parks.

On Thursday, DeWine announced a slate of entertainment venues would be allowed to reopen, including movie theaters, aquariums, laser tag facilities and more. Amusement parks were not included in the order.

The cases are pending in the Erie County Courts of Common Pleas and the Warren County Court of Common Please.