If you pay to visit a haunted house, you assume the risk of
injury.
Consider Griffin v. Haunted Hotel, Inc. (2015). A patron proceeded
through the various “haunts” and thought the tricks were over when he headed to
the marked exit. Wrong. An actor popped out with a real chain saw—minus the
actual cutting chain— that was revved-up and swinging toward him. Griffin
freaked out, ran, and was injured.
The trial and appellate courts ruled that haunted house patrons
assume frightful risks while they engage in the activity.
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