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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 20 MIN

Inside haunted house lawsuits: attorney Tim Devereux on injury liability, waivers, and scares gone wrong

from The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura Johnson · host IBJ Media

As Halloween attractions grow bigger and bolder, what happens when a night of fright turns into a real injury? Wagner Reese partner and personal injury attorney Tim Devereux joins the show to explain how haunted houses have evolved from small fundraisers to multi-million-dollar operations—and how that impacts legal liability. Devereux breaks down how injury waivers work, why suing a haunted house is nearly impossible, and what legal protections exist for both guests and operators. He also shares insight on Indiana’s laws, the differences across states, and why most haunted house injury cases never make it to court.

As Halloween attractions grow bigger and bolder, what happens when a night of fright turns into a real injury? Wagner Reese partner and personal injury attorney Tim Devereux joins the show to explain how haunted houses have evolved from small fundraisers to multi-million-dollar operations—and how that impacts legal liability. Devereux breaks down how injury waivers work, why suing a haunted house is nearly impossible, and what legal protections exist for both guests and operators. He also shares insight on Indiana’s laws, the differences across states, and why most haunted house injury cases never make it to court.

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