Halloween brings surge in personal injury lawsuits as haunted attractions face scrutiny

zerohedge.com October 31, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

As Halloween approaches, personal injury lawsuits are on the rise, with haunted attractions facing scrutiny. In Queens, a haunted house was temporarily shut down after injuries were reported, including a woman who shattered her ankles on a slide. This year, incidents at haunted houses have included a police officer drawing his weapon on a performer and an employee being assaulted by a frightened visitor. Another case involved a woman who fell from an open window during a scare. In addition to haunted houses, neighborhood disputes have emerged, such as a woman damaging Halloween decorations in Ohio. Lawsuits related to costume defects and injuries continue to highlight the risks associated with the holiday.


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