A CLASS action is likely to be launched against the operators and manufacturers of a bouncy castle that was hit by a whirlwind at a South Australian race meeting, causing the death of an eight-year-old girl. Coroner Wayne Chivell delivered his findings yesterday in the case of Jessica Gorostiaga, who was killed at a Kapunda harness meeting in March 2001 when the Maxi-Giraffe Supa-Bouncer she was playing on was hit by winds of 100-120km/h. The whirlwind ripped the castle from its anchors and lifted it into the air. Jessica died from head injuries suffered when she fell to the ground. Another 15 people were injured, several seriously.
Posted by Editor at September 25, 2003 10:32 AM