Legal Opinion
Klutman v. Sioux Falls Storm
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided July 8, 2009No. 24835PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ZINTER, Justice.
[¶ 1.] Gaylen Klutman suffered a knee injury during a promotional event for the Sioux Falls Storm, an indoor football team. He alleged that his injury was caused by negligently installed, inspected and maintained synthetic turf. A jury awarded $500,000 in damages and the Storm appeals. We affirm.
Facts and Procedural History
[¶ 2.] On February 25, 2002, the Storm hosted a promotional season kick-off event. The event included an autograph session, youth clinic and a celebrity football game. Gaylen, age 17, attended with his father and younger brother. At some point, chil dren…
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