A Clark County jury sent a strong message about safety and accountability at recreational businesses when it awarded $10.8 million to a 15-year-old boy who suffered catastrophic leg injuries at an indoor trampoline and obstacle gym.
Trial partners Marjorie Hauf and Matt Pfau of H&P Law uncovered a pattern of unsafe practices that showed this incident was not an accident; it was the result of preventable negligence at a trampoline facility that failed to protect children.
What Went Wrong at the Trampoline Facility
This business marketed itself as a place where minors could safely enjoy trampoline and obstacle-style activities.
However, evidence at trial revealed serious safety failures:
- The owner hired and relied on teenagers to enforce rules that the owner himself did not follow
- Staff supervising the trampoline were unqualified and minimally trained
- The facility allowed minors to use the trampoline without proper supervision
- The trampoline being used was a high-end professional model, designed for trained athletes, not untrained children
- Rules were posted on the walls, but they were not enforced
- Children were allowed to use the trampoline independently with little instruction
- The owner refused to take responsibility for these dangerous conditions
These facts painted a clear picture for the jury: safety was treated as optional, not essential.
The Devastating Injuries
The teen boy broke both legs at the shins, injuries so severe that surgeons had to insert metal rods into the marrow of his bones. Despite surgery, he now suffers from lifelong nerve pain that will affect him permanently.
What should have been a fun activity at a trampoline park became a permanent disability.
Proving This Was Preventable
Attorneys Marjorie Hauf and Matt Pfau demonstrated that this was not a freak accident.
It was the foreseeable result of:
- Negligent hiring practices
- Lack of meaningful staff training
- Failure to supervise minors
- Allowing children to use professional-grade equipment without guidance
- Ignoring and failing to enforce posted safety rules
The jury agreed that the trampoline facility created a dangerous environment and failed to take basic steps that would have prevented this injury.
Why This Verdict Matters for Trampoline Parks and Gyms
Trampoline parks, gymnastics centers, and indoor obstacle gyms are extremely popular with kids and families throughout Las Vegas.
This verdict makes clear that these businesses have a legal duty to:
- Properly train staff
- Actively supervise minors
- Enforce safety rules
- Match equipment to the skill level of participants
When businesses cut corners on safety, they can and will be held accountable.
Compensation for a Lifetime of Consequences
The $10.8 million verdict reflects the lifetime impact of this injury, including:
- Chronic nerve pain
- Future medical care
- Physical limitations
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of normal life experiences
This financial recovery ensures the teen has the support he will need for the rest of his life.
Injured at a Trampoline Park or Gym? Know Your Rights.
Serious injuries can happen in seconds when trampoline facilities fail to supervise children or enforce safety standards. If your child has been hurt at a trampoline park, gymnastics facility, or indoor obstacle gym, you may have a valid claim.
The trial attorneys at H&P Law have the experience to investigate what went wrong and hold negligent businesses responsible.
Contact H&P Law for a free consultation if your child was injured at a trampoline or recreational facility.
