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Man assumed the risk of injury from chainsaw-wielding psychopathic killer

Jeff Brown December 2, 2015
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The Court put forth the classic and simple truth about this case: “Being chased within the physical confines of The Haunted Trail by a chainsaw carrying maniac is a fundamental part and inherent risk of this amusement. [Plaintiff] voluntarily paid money to experience it. It is not the function of tort law to police such conduct.” READ MORE