California Courts
What will they do next?
How the hell can you say that a theme park ride, like a roller coaster, is a common carrier? I sort of see common carrier as a bus or commuter train or something like that, not a 200 foot tall ride with a lift hill and double loop. I know it's out of legal vogue, but whatever happened to "assumption of the risk?" I'm a pretty frequent theme park visitor and while the rides are extremely safe, I know that there is a risk that I might be hurt or injured. I go on anyway because I have nothing to live for and I like the rides. It would be a shame to lose some kick ass rides because park owners are too worried about potential liability issues. I want my fun, dammit.
How the hell can you say that a theme park ride, like a roller coaster, is a common carrier? I sort of see common carrier as a bus or commuter train or something like that, not a 200 foot tall ride with a lift hill and double loop. I know it's out of legal vogue, but whatever happened to "assumption of the risk?" I'm a pretty frequent theme park visitor and while the rides are extremely safe, I know that there is a risk that I might be hurt or injured. I go on anyway because I have nothing to live for and I like the rides. It would be a shame to lose some kick ass rides because park owners are too worried about potential liability issues. I want my fun, dammit.
