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KLUTMAN v. SIOUX FALLS STORM

No. 24835.

769 N.W.2d 440 (2009)

2009 SD 55

James KLUTMAN, Rose Klutman and Gaylen Klutman, Plaintiffs and Appellees, v. SIOUX FALLS STORM, a/k/a K.T., LLC, Sioux Falls Arena, managed by SMG, Defendants and Appellants.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Decided July 8, 2009.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael W. Strain of Morman Law Firm, Sturgis, South Dakota and Jack Der Hagopian of DerHagopian Law Office, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Attorneys for plaintiffs and appellees.

Joel D. Voss, James W. Redmond of Heidman Law Firm, LLP, Sioux City, Iowa, Attorneys for defendants and appellants.

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Gaylen Klutman suffered a knee injury during a promotional event for the Sioux Falls Storm, an indoor football team. He alleged that his injury was caused by negligently installed, inspected and maintained synthetic turf. A jury awarded $500,000 in damages and the Storm appeals. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] On February 25, 2002, the Storm hosted a promotional season kick-off event. The event...

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