Defendant in Bonfire Explosion Lawsuit Denies Most Allegations, Case Uncertain

MAPLE GROVE, Wis. – The first defendant has responded to a lawsuit regarding a bonfire explosion that injured numerous current and former Pulaski High School students. Frisch, one of the defendants, has denied all but one of the allegations in the lawsuit. The explosion occurred in October 2022, injuring several individuals, some of whom remain in a Milwaukee hospital’s burn unit.

In the response to the lawsuit, Frisch and his insurance company admitted that he was asked to assist with moving a container of fuel near the bonfire. However, they denied the remaining allegations, stating a lack of sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief and leaving the plaintiff to provide proof. Frisch also listed several affirmative defenses, claiming that the plaintiff’s damages may have been the result of the acts or omissions of third parties and that the plaintiff may have failed to exercise due care for his safety.

The defendants in the case seek to have it dismissed, or they request a jury trial. Meanwhile, Eron and Armstrong, the other defendants, have not formally replied to the lawsuits. As of now, no court dates are scheduled. Armstrong faces charges in adult criminal court, with a plea hearing scheduled for February 5. The criminal complaint states that police responded to the scene after the explosion and that at least 17 teenagers suffered burn injuries out of approximately 60 individuals present at the bonfire. The response to the lawsuit sheds light on the events that led to the tragic incident, as well as the legal proceedings that have followed.

In conclusion, Frisch’s response to the lawsuit provides insight into the defendant’s perspective on the bonfire explosion that injured several individuals. As the legal process unfolds, more details may emerge regarding the events leading up to the incident and the responsibilities of the defendants involved. The injuries sustained by the teenagers at the bonfire serve as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with such activities, prompting further scrutiny of safety measures and liability in similar cases.