Hansen v. Horn Rapids O.R v. Park

Thompson, A.C.J.

Robert Hansen appeals the summary dismissal of all remaining defendants in these consolidated claims arising from an accident during a motocross race at the City of Richland’s Horn Rapids O.R.V. Park. We affirm the dismissals because we find no basis for holding the City or the race’s promoter and sponsor liable for the acts of volunteer emergency medical personnel.

Mr. Hansen was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle during the Sunnyside Honda Fall Classic motocross race at Horn Rapids on November 9, 1986. Mr. Hansen was treated at the scene by volunteer emergency…