An amusement ride that is not inherently unsafe may still give rise to a foreseeable risk of injury if not operated in optimal conditions. Where expert evidence establishes that injury is predictable if the ride is not carefully managed, the risk is foreseeable even if statistically unlikely. The duty of care owed by amusement ride operators may require both strict warning about safety requirements and active supervision to ensure compliance before the ride is released. A trial judge must determine the case on the basis advanced by the plaintiff, not on a narrower basis.
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