Primary Assumption Of The Risk Applies To Organized Recreational Motorcycle Riding.

Plaintiffs were injured while participating in a “Pursuit for Kids Toy Drive” organized annually by Harley-Davidson.  As the procession of motorcycles drove along one lane of the freeway, a van turned into the lane, resulting in injuries to the plaintiffs.  The trial court granted summary judgment for Harley-Davidson, holding it owed no duty to plaintiffs.  The appellate court affirmed, stating that “riding a motorcycle is much like riding a personal watercraft.  It involves physical exertion and athletic risks not generally associated with automobile driving.”  Amezcua v. Los Angeles Harley-Davidson   (Cal. App. Second Dist., Div. 8;  October 27, 2011) 200 Cal. App. 4th 217, [132 Cal.Rptr.3d 567].