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Calypso Water Park in Hot Water after Their Latest Slip and Fall Lawsuit

by | Aug 14, 2016 | Amusement Park Injuries, Blog, Court Cases, Slip and Fall |

Calypso Water Park is Canada’s largest water theme park, with 100-acres, there is fun for everyone. However, Rony Jermani, a hairstylist from Ottawa, has filed against Calypso Water Park claiming that he broke his ankle as he was exiting the children’s pool. Jermani is now attempting to sue the company for $3.2 million dollars for this slip and fall case. This case will be the largest claim sought against the Calypso Water Park company. Jermani states that he dislocated and fractured his left ankle from slipping on the steps that lead out of the children’s pool. He plans to sue the company because he thinks that the water park was careless since they didn’t install handrails and did not ensure that the pool surfaces were safe. Jermani is the owner of Rony Jermani Salon and Spa in Greenboro and claims that he is losing business because of this injury. Since the ankle did need surgery, he feels the pain in his ankle and the bottom of his foot that lowers his tolerance for walking too. In addition, he is not able to work as because of the tenderness while standing. Jermani says that the water park should have signs mentioning the danger of the pool surface and the steps for the wading pool. Jermani’s lawsuit is asking for $3 million for his future loss of business and $200,000 for his suffering and loss of life enjoyment due to the pain. Calypso Water Park believes that the claims are excessive and that the court will dismiss the case as it has with similar lawsuits in the past. This company has...

Deadly Attack at Amusement Park Sheds New Light on Liability

by | Jun 28, 2016 | Amusement Park Injuries, Blog, Court Cases |

By now, the tragic news of the death of 2-year-old Lane Graves has made its way across the nation. If the name doesn’t sound familiar, his story will. On the night of June 14th, the toddler was attacked and killed by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The public’s reaction to Lane’s death was to show incredible compassion and support for the grieving family- some even shared photos of their family at the exact spot the child was attacked. Others have questioned whether his death could have been prevented with proper precautions. While most theme park injuries are the result of faulty rides, other injuries, like the attack suffered by Lane Graves, can occur on the grounds of amusement parks. One of the major misconceptions that often leads to injuries is that theme parks are inherently safe. People believe they are taking their family to a place that is devoid of any danger- and with good reason; Disney World has been dubbed by many as “the happiest place on earth.” However, children are the victims of about 50% of reported injuries at amusement parks. Most of the injuries that happen at theme parks are a result of the rides. Whether due to ride malfunction, improper operation, poor signage, or mechanical failure, injuries suffered at amusement parks can range from mild to serious.  These injuries can include everything from neck strains to broken bones, and aneurysms; some may result in fatalities. However, many injuries occur on theme park grounds. If the injury is a result of either negligence on behalf of the amusement park, or product liability, there is...