Beroutsos v. Six Flags Theme Park, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Marilyn Shafer, J.

*558Background

Plaintiff boarded a roller coaster ride at defendant amusement park and subsequently suffered neck and back injuries allegedly caused by the ride. Defendant Six Flags Theme Park, Inc., brings this motion for summary judgment, claiming that plaintiff assumed the risk of the ride, that he had ample opportunity to observe the ride and was advised of known dangers through the warnings posted and souvenir manual description.

Discussion

The doctrine of assumption of risk is applicable towards determining what if any duty was owed by defendant to…