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

An episode of the The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura Johnson podcast, hosted by IBJ Media, titled "Inside haunted house lawsuits: attorney Tim Devereux on injury liability, waivers, and scares gone wrong" was published on October 29, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

October 29, 2025 ·20m · The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura Johnson

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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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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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