California Court of Appeal
Willhide-Michiulis v. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area LLC, 082306
Affirmed that a ski area was not liable for injuries that a snowboarder suffered when she collided with a snowcat and snow-grooming tiller. The snowboarder, who was seriously hurt, argued that the ski resort was grossly negligent and thus liable for her injuries despite the liability waiver she had signed as part of her season-pass agreement. However, the Third Appellate District concluded that the operation of snow-grooming equipment on a snow run is an inherent risk of snowboarding and that there was no gross negligence, affirming summary judgment against her claims.
Appellate Information
- Published 2018/07/18
Judges
- Robie
Court
- California Court of Appeal