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The Dark Side of Action Park
1:21:44 - 1:26:44 (05:00)
Action Park was an important part of the local economy for Vernon, but the owner, Gene Mulvihill, had a lot of sketchy friends and said concerning things, while also finding ways to put people on his payroll.
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Gene Mulvihill, the founder of Action Park, stopped paying rent for the land the park was on and eventually owned all the land.
1:21:44 - 1:24:50 (03:06)
Summary
Gene Mulvihill, the founder of Action Park, stopped paying rent for the land the park was on and eventually owned all the land. However, he failed to obtain proper insurance for the park.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Action Park
EpisodeThe Libertarian Theme Park of your Dreams/Nightmares
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Gene Mulvihill, the founder of Action Park, had a network of connections with public officials, influential people, and the mob.
1:24:50 - 1:25:47 (00:56)
Summary
Gene Mulvihill, the founder of Action Park, had a network of connections with public officials, influential people, and the mob. He would bribe officials, put people on his payroll, and employ their kids to keep the park open and have good press.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Action Park
EpisodeThe Libertarian Theme Park of your Dreams/Nightmares
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Action Park, a theme park in New Jersey, was notorious for its dangerous rides and high number of accidents resulting in several deaths and injuries.
1:25:47 - 1:26:44 (00:56)
Summary
Action Park, a theme park in New Jersey, was notorious for its dangerous rides and high number of accidents resulting in several deaths and injuries. Despite multiple lawsuits and even armed US Marshals coming to collect unpaid debts, owner Gene Mulvihill refused to settle and gained a reputation for being hard to sue.