Valeriy Bogatov, as Father and Representative of Alex Bogatov v. City of Hallandale Beach and Kidz Zone Playsystems, Inc.

The appellant, the father of a two-year-old child injured while playing at a city park playground, appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the appellee, the manufacturer of a jungle gym at the playground. The appellant raises several issues asserting trial court error. Because we find merit in the argument that there were genuine issues of material fact which preclude summary judgment, we reverse the summary judgment and remand for further proceedings, without discussing the merits of the other issues.

Factual Background and Trial Court Proceedings

The appellant…