A recent Court of Appeals touches on an issue present in two prior posts: one post was on injuries at school, and a second post dealt with exculpatory clauses. The legal issue is Assumption of Risk. The Assumption of Risk rule announced in 1929 by legendary Judge Cardozo of the Court of Appeals states: "one … Continue reading Assumption of Risk
Category: School Liability
My daughter was injured playing softball at school. She broke her ankle and needed a rod and pins inserted in her leg to repair it. Can she sue the school? Injuries incurred while engaging in recreational activities may lead to a successful claim against the school. But while playing any sport, every participant assumes that … Continue reading Injuries at School