Attorneys for Universal Studios state in new court papers that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit by a 56-year-old North Hills woman who says she fell and was seriously hurt after being surprised by a performer who unexpectedly jumped into her path during Halloween Horror Nights.

Tracy Ann Manis’ Burbank Superior Court lawsuit alleges negligence and premises liability. She seeks unspecified damages.

“Her chronic pain and discomfort detrimentally affects all facets of her daily life,” the suit states.

But on Friday, Universal City Studios LLC attorneys filed court papers with Judge John Kralik stating that the plaintiff’s injuries were caused by Manis’ own negligence.

“This answering defendant (Universal) prays for judgment that the complaint be dismissed,” the venue lawyers argue in thei

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