Robison v. Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.

Opinion

ZEBROWSKI, J.

This case concerns an accident which occurred when an out-of-control car left the parking area at the Magic Mountain amusement park, entered a picnic area, and struck a picnic bench. One category of appellants is a group of plaintiffs who were picnicking at the picnic bench. In a second category is the employer of a seriously injured plaintiff. The employer intervened to recover the extensive medical costs it paid on behalf of its employee. Respondent (hereafter Magic Mountain) is the owner of the amusement park.

Magic Mountain obtained summary judgment on the theory that…