March 15, 2011

Assumption of the risk.

Practice point: Rollerblading on a public sidewalk does not constitute a sponsored sporting event or recreational activity for the purpose of applying the doctrine.

Students should note that the doctrine is limited to protecting sponsors of sporting and recreational activities from liability for damages arising from participation in those activities.

The case is Ashbourne v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 01687 (1st Dept. 2011).


Tomorrow's issue is dog bites.