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Some Important State Waiver Statutes

July 26, 2016

By Doyice Cotten

Most state waiver law comes from court rulings but many state legislatures have passed statutes regarding liability waivers. Some statutes have a strong impact upon waivers in the state; others are less important, often affecting waivers for only one sport.

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).

California Waiver Case Examines: 1) Group Waivers, 2) Gross Negligence, and 3) California Civil Code Section 1668

October 1, 2013

By Doyice Cotten

In Jones v. City of Ukiah (2013 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 5125), Ernest Jones was injured sliding into second base in a softball game. He then sued the city alleging negligence,

Legislative Alert: New Proposed Minnesota Bills Would Void Waiver Agreements

April 23, 2013

By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton of KMK

This article was originally published on ReleaseLaw.com.

Bills are advancing in both chambers of the Minnesota legislature which if adopted, would render liability waivers void in many settings.