Category: Ski Safety Expert Witness
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Ski Safety Expert Fails to Employ Experienced-Based Methodology Properly
On March 19, 2023, a ski collision at Aspen Highlands Ski Resort between Tasha Barber (Plaintiff) and Christine Mack (Defendant) led to a lawsuit. Barber claims Mack, skiing uphill, had the responsibility to avoid the collision and is seeking damages for her resulting injuries. Mack denies these claims and has engaged Jonathan Delk as an…
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Ski Safety Expert Witness is Not Qualified to Opine on the Ultimate Mechanism of Injury
This case involves a ski collision that occurred on March 19, 2023, involving Plaintiff, Tasha Barber and Defendant, Christine Mack that occurred at Aspen Highlands Ski Resort. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant was skiing uphill of her and had the primary duty to avoid colliding with the Plaintiff. As a result, the Plaintiff sought…
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Biomechanics Expert Witness Allowed to Testify Despite not Visiting the Accident Scene
On August 28, 2019, Plaintiff Annie Perrone (“Plaintiff”) commenced this diversity action against Catamount Ski Resort, LLC (“Catamount Ski Resort”) and Catamount Development Corporation (“Catamount Development”; together with Catamount Ski Resort, “Catamount” or “Defendants”) alleging negligence and gross negligence in connection with injuries Plaintiff suffered while skiing at Catamount Ski Area. Plaintiff and Defendants each…
