Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton is an attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who helps recreational opportunity providers create and properly deploy precisely-crafted waiver and other agreements. He can be reached at [email protected].
By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton
Forgoing the traditional signed paper waiver agreement,
By Doyice Cotten
The preferred form of waiver usage in recreation and sport businesses is quickly becoming electronic (waiver available on a computer, tablet, or online). I am asked whether electronic waivers are as valid and effective as paper waivers.
This article by Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton addresses some of the concerns regarding the validity of online waivers. Mr Pendleton is with Kohner, Mann, and Kailis of Milwaukee.
Do courts enforce waiver agreements that are entered into electronically,
In a 2008 case (Stephenson v. Food Bank for New York City), Devone Stephenson alleged that the league was negligent in its supervision, operation, and control of the basketball game in which he was injured.
By Doyice Cotten
Ms. Patterson bought a ski lift ticket online, paying $57. Two days later she picked up her ticket at the resort. The front of this lift ticket contained an adhesive sticker, designed to be removed and adhered to a wicket on the ticket holder’s clothing,
By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton
Alexander Pendleton is a practicing attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has a strong interest in sport and recreation waivers.
Are you sure you know who is signing your waivers? The perils of not knowing were emphasized in a 2021 Pennsylvania federal court decision in which the court refused to enforce a signed waiver.
By Doyice Cotten
In 2016, Michelle Kalinkina, a professional model agreed to have a public haircut and styling demonstration. During the haircut, the stylist cut Kalinkina’s neck causing physical injury and scarring. She subsequently sued for damages alleging negligence and gross negligence (Kalinkina v.
By Doyice Cotten
Certain types of special relationships can affect the enforceability of liability waivers. One such relationship is that between an employer and an employee – often referred to as the master-servant relationship. Generally, waivers which employers require that their employees sign are unenforceable because of the economic hold that the employer has over the employee.
