Tag Archives: Puerto Rico

Waiver enforced under Maritime Law in Puerto Rico Jet ski Case

November 19, 2018

By Doyice Cotten

In the post last week, we looked at a waiver in a Puerto Rico jet ski case (Morgan v. Water Toy Shop, Inc., 2018). The Puerto Rican court examined the case in which the plaintiff was seriously injured in a collision with another party;

Puerto Rico Jet Ski Waiver Emphasizes the Inherent Risks of the Activity

November 13, 2018

By Doyice Cotten

The primary purpose of a liability waiver is to protect the entity from liability for injuries resulting from the negligence of the entity and its employees. A secondary function of the waiver is to help provide protection from liability for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of the activity.

Health Club Case Sheds Light on Puerto Rico Waiver Law

November 5, 2013

By Doyice Cotten

Kelvin Lugo lost part of his index finger while returning a dumbbell to the rack as another dumbbell shifted and rolled onto his finger. He sued alleging negligence on the part of Health Club of America (HCA).