This article claims the riders were hanging upside down for 8 minutes, I was there and at the most they were hanging for 2 minutes before the operator was able to release the hydralics and get them right side up.

let only gang members and their families ride the spin out until the close of the fair

Do I hear law suits being filed? No one was hurt but will bet there will be those standing in line wanting $$$$. Even spectators will be expecting their share of the $$$$ for emotional trauma.