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HOWARD v. CHIMPS, INC.

09CV0448MA; A145765.

284 P.3d 1181 (2012)

251 Or. App. 636

Kristen M. HOWARD, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. CHIMPS, INC., an Oregon non-profit corporation, Defendant-Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided August 8, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas M. Christ argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Julie A. Smith and Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP.

Christopher T. Carson argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Graham M. Sweitzer and Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick, P.C.

Before ARMSTRONG, Presiding Judge, and HASELTON, Chief Judge, and HADLOCK, Judge.

HADLOCK, J.

Plaintiff was an intern at defendant's chimpanzee sanctuary. Before starting her internship, plaintiff signed a waiver releasing defendant from liability for "all claims for death, personal injury, or property damage" arising out of her participation at the sanctuary, including liability arising from negligence or carelessness. Ten days after plaintiff started her internship, a chimpanzee attacked and injured...

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