Legal Opinion

Hawkins v. Switchback MX, LLC

District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania

Decided September 12, 2018No. CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:16-CV-1719PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChristopher C. Conner, Chief Judge

Plaintiff Kameron Hawkins ("Hawkins") suffered injuries after he unsuccessfully attempted a jump while riding a dirt bike on an indoor course at defendant Switchback Raceway ("Switchback"). Hawkins and his mother, plaintiff Amber Lynn Durbin ("Durbin"), commenced this diversity action advancing three negligence claims against Switchback under Pennsylvania law. Before the court are the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment.

I. Factual Background and Procedural History 1

This personal injury lawsuit arises from physical injuries suffered by Hawkins following a dirt bike accident at…

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