Case reports for recent ski lift accident cases*
- Donahue v. Vail Summit Resorts
Lift operator fails to clear fallen snowboarder from unloading ramp - Bayer v. Crested Butte
Colorado ski lift without restraining bars, Colorado Supreme Court holds that ski area operator owes highest duty of care in the operation of its lifts - Otálora v. Vail
Lift accident resulting in shoulder injury
*We have handled a number of ski lift accidents involving moving lifts and passengers partially or completely unseated from the chair. Due to the severity of the resulting injuries and the negative impact of a trial in such a case, the defendant ski areas settle these claims but require complete confidentiality. Thus, we have far more experience than indicated by this list, but, in accord with the best interests of our clients, are not at liberty to disclose the details.
