By Doyice Cotten
We know that in most states, a well-written waiver of liability will protect a sport, recreation, or fitness provider from liability for injuries to an adult resulting from the ordinary negligence of the provider. Such waivers,
By Doyice Cotten
This is not the first time that automated external defibrillators (AED’s) have been discussed in this column. But once again a life has been saved by their use. South Carolina State was playing North Carolina State in basketball when Ty Solomon,
By Doyice Cotten
Are you prepared for an emergency at your sport, recreation or fitness facility? If a participant collapses during a workout and has no heartbeat, does someone at your facility know what to do? Do you have personnel trained in CPR?
This case discussion is provided by Dr. Leonard K. Lucenko, a sports and recreational premises risk management and safety expert. The case title is as follows: Clinton Schriber v. Jewish Community Center of New Orleans.
Case Facts:
In June 1997,
