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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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