McCormick v. State Parks and Recreation Dept.

220 Submitted on remand from the Oregon Supreme Court June 10, affirmed December 30, 2020 Benjamin McCORMICK, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. STATE OF OREGON, by and through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, Defendant-Respondent. Jefferson County Circuit Court 14CV00131; A159931

482 P3d 187

Plaintiff sustained severe injuries while visiting The Cove Palisades State Park and thereafter initiated a negligence action against the state. The state moved for summary judgment, and the trial court granted it, concluding that the state was entitled to recreational immunity under ORS 105.682. On…