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Venue: Riverside County
Jury Verdict/Result: Defense Verdict
Case Name: Cole v. Riverside Raceway and Sports Car Club of America
Client: Sports Car Club of America and Riverside Raceway
Description: Plaintiff Cole was rendered quadraplegic as result of a spin out in a practice car race at a racing school conducted by Sports Car Club of America at Riverside Raceway. Plaintiff operated a small business manufacturing parts for aircraft and the Defense Department. By reason of his injury, he claimed reduced ability to participate in the business and had a substantial loss of consortium claim. Roger Ward, an Indianapolis 500 winner, was called to testify on behalf of the plaintiff. The standards of instruction and screening of potential drivers for this hazardous activity was the substantial issue in the case. The issues of written waiver and release were a significant factor in the court's numerous rulings regarding the public policy interests surrounding waivers of negligence in the matter. The operation of schools in potentially hazardous activities was the most important part of the liability case.
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