Statler v. St. Louis Arena Corporation

HOLMAN, Judge.

Plaintiff sustained personal injuries while riding as a passenger on one of defendant’s amusement devices called the “Flying Cages,” which was in operation at Forest Park Highlands in St. Louis, Missouri. In this suit to recover damages for his injuries the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $22,500. Defendant has appealed from the ensuing judgment.

There were four Flying Cages in the “ride” involved and each operated as a separate unit. No mechanical energy was used in the operation of the device. Each cage was held in place by supporting “arms” with a series of…