Connecticut Man Awarded $9 Million After Sustaining Injury on Water Park Lily Pads
Middletown, CT — In a significant verdict that underscores the safety obligations of amusement parks, a Connecticut man was awarded $9 million after sustaining serious injuries at a local water park. The incident, which took place at CoCo Key Water Resort in Waterbury, has raised questions about the safety measures and liability of leisure facilities. The plaintiff, James Hawthorne, a 46-year-old resident of Waterbury, encountered the injury in August 2017 while attempting to cross a water-based activity known as the “Lilypad Adventure.” This attraction required guests to hop across floating pads anchored by ropes. During … Read more