Soccer Goals: 40 Deaths & 59 Serious Injuries in 38 Years
Risk Management
Signage and Risk Management in Borneo
By Doyice Cotten
Malaysia (particularly the Borneo area described here) is a beautiful country filled with jungles, streams, mountains, and extremely friendly people. It is one of the few Southeast Asia countries in which English is spoken by just about everyone.
Law Requires AEDs in Massachusetts Schools: What About Your State?
By Doyice Cotten
On January 13, 2017, the Governor of Massachusetts signed into law Bill S.2449 mandating automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Massachusetts schools. The law provides that AEDs be in all public schools in the state and that at least one staff member be trained in its use.
NJ Federal Court Addresses Several Waiver Issues:
By Doyice Cotten
In a recent New Jersey case (Kang v. LA Fitness of South Plainfield, 2016), the court addressed several issues relating to waivers. Among them was 1) non-reader or speaker of English,
Provider’s Cavalier Attitude toward Safety and Risk Management Proves Costly
By Doyice Cotten
Two major problems with liability waivers are that they are sometimes misunderstood and misused by owners or managers of sport businesses. First, some sport managers think that a liability waiver provides total protection against lawsuits for injury.
A Good Approach to Electronic Waivers in New York State
Florida Waiver Law for Minors
By Doyice Cotten
The Florida Supreme Court (Kirton v. Fields, 2008) has ruled that parental waivers designed to protect commercial entities from liability for negligence are not enforceable. Florida appellate courts, however,
Bad Judgment by Personal Trainer Causes Lawsuit
By Doyice Cotten
Many things can cause accidents in a health club – and a negligence suit is sometimes the result. Causes include equipment failure, slick floor surface, inattention of the personal trainer, carelessness by the client, and many more.
2016 Health Club Cases in New York — No Waivers
By Doyice Cotten
Injuries occurring in health clubs in the State of New York can be problematic for club owners since protection against liability for negligence is ineffective in many circumstances – one being in places of amusement or recreation.
AED – A Happy Ending or Another Tragedy?
By Doyice Cotten
“The Davis School District and local school administrators have acted upon the recommendations of our department to place (defibrillators) within this school. The heroic efforts of a well-trained staff and a good maintenance program in keeping the batteries ready to go in this (defibrillator) clearly made a difference here today.”
Layton Fire Department spokesman Doug Bitton