Paralyzed skier's challenge creates landmark Colorado Supreme Court decision on liability at ski resorts

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On March 16, 2022, the then-16-year-old and her father tried to get on the Paradise Ski Lift, but there was a mishap and she wound up falling roughly 30 feet. The fall damaged her C7 vertebrae and left her paralyzed.

A Colorado district court ruled against her attempts to hold the resort accountable, saying she had signed away her rights to pursue claims of negligence when she purchased a season pass that included waivers of liability for the resort. This opens the door for Miller to try and seek restitution from the resort. Braley said it was a good day for ski safety in Colorado.

Court ruling increases risks for skiers in Colorado Tony Kovaleski 10:12 PM, Feb 04, 2021 Personal injury attorneys Jim Chalat and Peter Burg both said they paid close attention to the Colorado Supreme Court's decision.

 

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