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Clover v. Snowbird Ski Resort
Citation:
808 P.2d 1037 (Utah 1991)Facts
Margaret Clover was struck by Chris Zullinger on the slopes of Snowbird Ski Resort when Zullinger went over a well-known crest frequented by ski jumpers. Zullinger, an employee of Snowbird, was on his way from inspecting a restaurant at the top of the slopes and on his way to the plaza at the bottom of the slopes, disregarded a sign that warned skiiers to be “slow” in the area of the crest. Clover suffered major injuries as a result of the collision.
Clover sued both Zullinger and Snowbird for her injuries. Although Clover settled with Zullinger, she maintained her claim that Snowbird failed to maintain a standard of safety toward its patrons by failing to block off the dangerous ski crest or better warn skiiers of the dangers of the area. Snowbird was granted summary judgment on grounds that Utah’s Inherent Risk of Skiing Statute precluded Clover’s claims against the resort, and Clover appealed.
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