Abstract
Ski resort liability has become an important issue in many states as large monetary judgments have been awarded against ski operators, leaving many in jeopardy of losing liability insurance protection. This article examines the development of the common law of negligence regarding ski resort liability in the United States; statutes that address the specific duties and responsibilities of skiers and ski resort operators; and constitudonal challenges to these statutes. Legislation designed to protect ski resort operators could serve as a model for legislation reform to protect resort operators who offer other forms of recreation.
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