By Doyice Cotten
Service providers often ask “Is my waiver still enforceable if a minor lies about his age and signs the waiver?” The answer probably varies considerably depending upon where the incident happens. Remember, waiver law is state law and the law is not the same everywhere.
By Doyice Cotten
Last week’s post, Waiver Protects Cheerleader Organization from Liability for Negligence in Georgia, examined the effect of a waiver on the liability of Georgia All Stars (GA). The court also said that GA was protected by the Georgia Recreational Property Act (OCGA § 51-3-20 et seq.
By Doyice Cotten
Kimberly and James Shields sued RDM, LLC d/b/a Georgia All Stars (GA) for negligence when Kimberly tripped and fell from mats on the floor at an exhibition of participants’ routines for parents to view in the practice area of the gym.
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,
A man and his wife joined a gym, signing a total of 3 waivers of liability. He began working with a personal trainer and on the day he suffered a stroke, he took a food supplement (R.A.G.E.),
