LAW 402A Lecture 5: Murphy v. Steeplechase Amusement Co. - Maria Hussein
9 Apr 2019
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Facts murphy, the plaintiff, was participating in the flopper , an attraction that is described as a moving belt, with his wife and friends at the defendant"s (steeplechase amusement co. ) amusement park. After participating in the park attraction, the plaintiff"s wife and friends did not sustain an injury, but the plaintiff severely fractured his kneecap. As a result, the plaintiff sued the defendant for the act of negligence. Rule the defendant is not considered negligent in this case. The risks of sustaining an injury from the park attraction were foreseeable, making the plaintiff unable to recover from the damages. Arguments-analysis murphy, the plaintiff, believed that the park attraction was unsafe and life-threatening. He also believed that the belt riders were not fully equipped to endure an injury, therefore, making the belt a dangerous park activity. Although the ride had potential hazards, there was nothing wrong with it. The belt did not contain any defects or faults.
