Rivera v. Pleasant Valley School District

ZULICK, J.,

This lawsuit arises out of an injury allegedly suffered by the minor plaintiff, Kimberly Rivera (Kimberly) on May 24, 2007. The complaint alleges that Kimberly was a 6th grade student at Pleasant Valley Intermediate School. During recess, Kimberly slid down a “fireman’s pole” that was part of a jungle gym unit on the playground. When she landed, she fractured her ankle. She eventually needed two surgeries for repair of the ankle. On May 21,2008, Paul and Darlene Rivera (Riveras) filed suit against Pleasant Valley School District (PVSD), individually and as their daughter’s…