Robert Milligan, Deena Milligan, Angela Milligan, through her Guardian ad Litem, Deena Milligan; Kaylin Milligan, through her Guardian ad Litem, Deena Milligan; Alexzandra Milligan, through her Guardian ad Litem, Deena Milligan; Elizabeth Mayfield, through her Guardian ad Litem, Deena Milligan; Jeremy Mayfield, through her Guardian ad Litem, Deena
Published: Dec. 31, 2010 | Result Date: Oct. 18, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV35459 Settlement – $3,375,000
Court
Calaveras Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
B. Robert Allard
(Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard LLP)
Defendant
John A. Mason
(Gurnee, Mason & Forestiere LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Gordon Ulrey
(medical)
Jerome Barakos
(medical)
Dave Collins
(technical)
William A. Weiss M.D.
(medical)
Carol R. Hyland M.A.
(technical)
Patrick F. Mason Ph.D.
(technical)
Facts
On May 16, 2008, the arms on a Yo-Yo Chair Ride collapsed at the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee in Angels Camp. As a result, 23 people suffered injuries. The arms collapsed due to a broken washer that did not uphold certain bolts and caused cap screws to loosen.
The parents of five children who sustained extreme injury filed a lawsuit against the ride owners and the ride manufacturer. Plaintiffs included Robert and Deena Milligan, while defendants included Brass Ring Amusements, Chance Rides Manufacturing, and North American Amusements.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs contended that a similar accident occurred with another ride manufactured by defendant Chance Rides Manufacturing, but no action was taken. Further, plaintiffs claimed that the ride was maintained in a negligent manner.
Injuries
The injuries included permanent brain damage, and orthopedic injuries.
Result
The parties reached a settlement amounting to $3.4 million.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Feb. 3, 2009.
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