Markowitz v. Arizona Parks Board

OPINION

FROEB, Judge.

This is a negligence action to recover damages for injuries sustained by David Markowitz (hereafter referred to as plaintiff) when he dove into shallow waters of Lake Havasu. Plaintiff was 16 years old when the accident occurred on June 21, 1975, and was under 18 when the action was begun on his behalf by Ruth Markowitz, his mother.

The suit was brought against defendants Arizona Land Department, Arizona Parks Board and the State of Arizona (hereafter collectively referred to as “the State”). Suit against Joe T. Fallini, Commissioner of the Arizona Land Department, and…