Does the primary assumption of risk defense apply here?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Larsen v. City of Folsom, C078719 (Cal. App. 2018):

Larsen suggests the primary assumption of risk defense does not apply here because he had no organized relationship with the City. He relies on two cases: Parsons v. Crown Disposal Co. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 456 (Parsons) [garbage company not liable for injuries caused when horse threw rider after being frightened by garbage truck operating

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