By Doyice Cotten
Notice of Error: The ruling was erroneously reported in this post. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the waiver was enforceable.
Derek Valentino drowned during the swimming leg of the Philadelphia Triathlon in 2010 (Valentino v.
By Doyice Cotten
A waiver of liability is a contract intended to relieve a service provider from liability for injuries resulting from the negligence of the provider. Such waivers are enforceable in at least 45 states providing they meet certain requisites.
By Doyice Cotten
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court (Tayer v. Camelback Ski Corporation, Inc., 2012) addressed the issue of the
enforceability of waivers when the act in question was recklessness;
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By Doyice Cotten
Lori Hassler joined Results by Design, LLC in order to begin a training regimen in the hope of “toning up” for her daughter’s upcoming wedding. She listed her goals on intake paperwork as a tighter abdomen,
By Edgaras Abraxinsas
Taking part in sports is a recommended way of feeling fitter and healthier. Yet, not every type of sport is going to give you the same benefits.
In fact, there are some sports out there are considered to be incredibly dangerous for your health.
By Doyice Cotten
The 28th District, an agency in the State of California, organizes and operates the San Bernardino County Fair and owns and operates the event location. The fair’s attractions are owned and operated by independent vendors.
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By Doyice Cotten
Sport, recreation, and fitness businesses regularly depend upon liability waivers for protection from liability for injuries resulting from the negligence of the business. What is still astounding is the quality of some of the waivers relied upon by some businesses.