Connecticut, California, and North Dakota Courts Address Parental Waivers
Colorado Parental Waiver Statute Applied by Courts
In 2003, the Colorado legislature passed a statute providing that parents have the authority to contract, on behalf of their child, to relieve a provider from liability for its negligence in the event the child is injured during participation (C.R.S.
Another State High Court (Maryland) Rules Parental Waivers are Enforceable
Court in one more state rules that parental waivers are enforceable — this brings the number to approximately 15. This is an interesting case which includes well-explained reasoning of the two sides of the argument: Should a parent be allowed to waive the rights of a minor?
China’s Interesting Signage and a Few Risks
By Doyice Cotten
Last week we addressed some common risks for tourists traveling in China; this week, we will address a few more hazards and some signage challenges. Risk management signage in tourist areas is common, however, they may not always be clear due to translation or language differences.
China Hazards: On the Streets of Tourist Areas
By Doyice Cotten
Foreign tourism is filled with hazards to safety, most important of which are 1) transportation accidents and 2) trip & falls when the tourist is seeing the sights and not looking where they are stepping.
California Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Online “Virtual Race Organizer” Strava
By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton
On June 2013, a San Francisco trial court ordered a wrongful death lawsuit commenced against the Strava website operators dismissed. The court agreed with Strava that “cycling is inherently risky,” and that the deceased cyclist assumed the risk when he chose to race on a public course.
First-Aid Training? Won’t That Increase My Organization’s Legal Liability Risk?
By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton
A reader of my website, ReleaseLaw.com recently raised the following question:
Suppose a recreational business is trying to decide whether it should institute a new policy, requiring its employees to receive first-aid training.
Wisconsin Court Enforces Ski Park’s Waiver
By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton
of Pendleton Legal, S.C.
This article was originally published on ReleaseLaw.com. The author, Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton, frequently speaks and writes on recreational legal risk-management issues. Sandie, a regular and valued contributor to Sportwaiver.com has recently started his own firm.
DANGER: Exercise Balls
Health Club Case Sheds Light on Puerto Rico Waiver Law
