Costa Rica Archives

University Study-Abroad Student Drowned in Costa Rica

September 19, 2017

By Doyice Cotten

Note: This is the third consecutive post (involving law in three states in three types of activity) in which assumption of risk has played a major role.

20-Year-old Erik Downes,

Costa Rica Bike Tour Waiver Fails to Protect Colorado Tour Company

September 29, 2015

By Doyice Cotten

Sandra Steinfield fell from her bicycle and was injured during a bicycle tour vacation in Costa Rica. She and her husband filed suit in their home state of Pennsylvania; the case was moved to Colorado for trial under Colorado law (Steinfield v.