California Court of Appeal

Souza v. Squaw Valley, C049329

Summary judgment to defendant ski resort in a case involving a child skier colliding with a snowmaking hydrant is affirmed over a claim that defendant breached the duty to use due care not to increase the risks to a participant over and above those inherent in the sport.

Appellate Information

• Decided 04/05/2006
• Published 04/05/2006

Judges

• DAVIS, Acting P.J.

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Bradley Paul Elley for Plaintiff and Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft, Duane Morris, LLP, John E. Fagan, Tahoe City, Paul J. Killion, San Francisco, Jill Haley Penwarden, Tahoe City, and Michael L. Reitzell for Defendants and Respondents.