Facts

On March 1, 2015, 17-year-old Justin Matlin was playing dodgeball on a trampoline at Big Air Trampoline Park in Laguna Hills. He slipped under some loose padding, causing one of his knees to become impaled on an exposed bolt. Matlin filed a lawsuit against Big Air Trampoline and its various corporate associates seeking recovery for his injury.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendants negligently operated the facility, negligently inspected the premises, created a dangerous condition, as well as negligently designed the trampoline and improperly installed it. Plaintiff also contended that the liability waiver he signed did not contemplate the danger posed by the exposed bolt.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended that plaintiff's father had signed a liability waiver. Defendant contended that the design and installation of the trampoline was proper and non-defective. Defendant contended that their premises operation was sufficient for industry standards.

Result

The jury found for the plaintiff. Plaintiff was awarded $905,000 in aggregate damages, $220,000 in past medical costs and $685,000 in pain and suffering.

Deliberation

2.5 days

Length

three weeks