Meier v. Ma-Do Bars, Inc

In Meier v. Ma-Do Bars, Inc., (106 AD2d 143 [3d Dept 1985]) the plaintiff sued for serious personal injuries he sustained while riding a mechanical bull in the defendant's bar. Meier rode the mechanical bull upon payment of a $ 2 fee and execution of a "Liability, Release, Indemnification and Authorization" agreement. The defendants moved for summary judgment arguing that the Release barred Meier's claims. The Third Department held that the release at issue was void under GOL 5-326 because the mechanical bull was an amusement device for which the bar received a fee to use and enjoy.