Supreme Court of California
Gomez v. Super. Ct. of L.A., S118489
The operator of a roller coaster or similar amusement park ride can be a carrier of persons for reward within the meaning of Civil Code sections 2100 and 2101.
Appellate Information
- Decided 06/16/2005
- Published 06/16/2005
Judges
- MORENO, J.
Court
- Supreme Court of California
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Barry B. Novack, Beverly Hills, for Petitioner., Snell & Wilmer, Richard A. Derevan and Janet L. Hickson, Irvine, for Real Parties in Interest., Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Scott A. Edelman and Christopher Chorba, Los Angeles, for California Attractions and Parks Association and International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions as Amici Curiae on behalf of Real Parties in Interest., Miles & Stockbridge, R. Wayne Pierce; Gordon & Rees and Stephen T. Waimey, Newport Beach, for Outdoor Amusement Business Association, Inc., World Waterpark Association, Inc., American Karting & Park Association, Inc., American Specialty Companies, Inc, Six Flags, Inc., International Amusement & Leisure Entertainment Industries, Inc., Western Fairs Association, California Fairs Alliance, California Fair Services Authority and Paradise IslandAmusement Park as Amici Curiae on behalf of Real Parties in Interest.
- For Appellees:
- No appearance for Respondent.