Case Summaries for Wrongful Death Ski Accidents
Case Reports for Recent Wrongful Death Claims
- Stamp v. Vail Summit Resorts
Colorado's Ski Safety Act does not preclude exemplary damages against ski area
- Henrichs v. Wills
A British tourist ran into a fellow skier while skiing Sunday, March 2, 2003 on a Breckenridge beginner's run, causing injuries which eventually proved fatal to victim
- People v. Hall
Sentencing following the jury's finding of guilt of Negligent Homicide charges for causing the death of another skier.
- People v. Hall Colorado Supreme Court Opinion
held that a reckless skier may stand trial on criminal charges for reckless manslaughter. Jim Chalat filed the amicus curiae brief in support of the People.
