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By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton of KMK
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently has issued decisions in two cases involving recreational liability (Estate of Wheeler v. Central Michigan Inns, Inc., April 14, 2011, and Sherry v. East Suburban Football League, March 17, 2011). Both decisions emphasize the importance of recreational-opportunity providers being vigilant about injury risks.
The Wheeler case arose out of the tragic drowning death of five-year-old Domonique “Dom” Wheeler. Dom’s mother had arranged to hold a “pool party” at a local motel to celebrate Dom’s upcoming birthday. On the day of …
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This is the third of a 5-part series of ways to reduce the risk of a lawsuit. This part focuses on guidelines dealing with four miscellaneous topics grouped together as client and staff issues.
8. Warning of Risks
Assumption of risk is one of the major defenses for clubs when sued by clients for injuries incurred. The effectiveness of this defense depends upon whether or not the client was aware of the risk – hence, the need for a notification of or warning of risks. Some ways in which this may …
