A Man Was Injured While Riding a Mechanical Bull Owned

question 130

Multiple Choice

A man was injured while riding a mechanical bull owned by an independent contractor at a state fair. He paid to ride the bull and signed a form that he understood the risk of injury. After he was injured, he sued the fair that provided the ride for negligence. You would expect the court held that:

• A) the fair was not liable because it did not own the ride; but the owner of the ride could be found liable in strict liability because it knew of the dangers
• B) the fair was not liable because it did not own the ride; but the owner of the ride could be found liable in negligence because it knew of the dangers
• C) the fair and the owner of the ride could both be liable in negligence
• D) the fair was liable in negligence because it had the primary responsibility to its patrons not to provide dangerous amusements in a negligent manner
• E) none of the other choices

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