Miller v. City of Lander

Anne J. Miller sued the City of Lander for personal injuries suffered when she was struck by a vehicle known as a go-kart. The vehicle which struck plaintiff was being driven by Mr. Joe Scott, who was not an agent or employee of the city.

The accident happened during a celebration in Lander called “Lander Pioneer Days.” Suit was predicated on the theory that the city authorized and permitted a go-kart racing event on the streets of Lander; that the “race” was a highly dangerous event; that Scott’s vehicle went out of control during this race striking and injurying Mrs. Miller, a spectator; and…