Indiana man loses pedal-pub injury lawsuit after appeals court upholds signed waiver

A leisurely afternoon exploring downtown Indianapolis on a pedal-powered pub tour ended with an unexpected injury and a lengthy legal battle for one participant. What began as a two-hour outing with friends, complete with stops at local bars and restaurants, eventually turned into a lawsuit after a man fell while getting off the elevated bicycle-style vehicle. Five years later, the Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling in favour of the tour operator and a restaurant, finding that a liability waiver signed before the ride protected the operator against the negligence allegations.A pub crawl takes an unfortunate turnAccording to the Indiana Court of Appeals, Anthony Boarman joined a group of friends for a Handlebar pedal-bar tour through downtown Indianapolis on August 1, 2021. The mobile platform accommodates groups of up to 12 passengers, who sit facing inward around the vehicle. Its seats are approximately 48 inches above the ground, with pedals serving as steps to help passengers climb aboard.The two-hour experience included stops at Monument Circle, Condado Tacos and Coaches Tavern. Boarman brought a six-pack of beer for the outing and also consumed alcoholic drinks during the tour.At the end of the journey, as the group returned to its starting point, Boarman attempted to get down from the elevated seat as though he were stepping off an ordinary bar…