Appeals Court Overturns Ruling in Assumption of Risk Case

A New York state appeals court has reversed the finding of a trial court, giving new life to a plaintiff, who sued a cycle park after he collided with a utility vehicle being driven by one of park’s employees.   The incident occurred on November 7, 2004. The plaintiff had paid a fee that day to participate in a “fun day” at a cycle park operated by defendants. While riding his motocross bike around the course, he collided with a utility vehicle being driven by one of defendants’ emp