Oregon Ski Areas Seek Liability Shield After Court Ruling March 31, 2015 By Jonathan J. Cooper Ski areas are asking the Oregon Legislature for enhanced protection from lawsuits after the state Supreme Court invalidated the broad...
New Hampshire High Court Rules Against Injured Skier June 20, 2014 By LYNNE TUOHY Ski areas cannot be held liable for negligence in slope side collision cases, even if an employee causes the accident,...
Idaho House Backs Protecting Ski Areas From Injury Lawsuits February 27, 2014 House members voted 61-8 to give ski areas expanded protections from lawsuits that arise when their customers are hurt in...
Pennsylvania Court Rules Woman Hit by Baseball Can’t Sue January 3, 2014 A Pennsylvania appeals court says a spectator who was hit by a baseball at a youth tournament can’t sue the...
New Mexico Court of Appeals Rules Death by Pigeon Covered Under Workers’ Comp August 6, 2012 By Denise Johnson The exclusive remedy for a worker injured in the course of his employment is the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) regardless...