Silverton being sued -- time to hurry up and get down there

[El Chupacabra]

I assume Silverton has insurance, which would provide a defense and indemnity. The accident and the newspaper article sound like a standard negligence claim, which would be covered.

I have no idea how much coverage a ski area typically carries.

[doebedoe]

Waiting for someone to update their logo w/ a sketchy chairlift fall...

[smartyiak]

The freedom to remain uncompensated for your paralysis caused by a corporation's negligence/shonky operations. Because they're a ski area.

I think that's what he means?

Or perhaps: the ski area is correct. The lady was responsible for her own injury, but fuck it, let’s sue...it couldn’t possibly be her responsibility. No one else has ever unloaded this lift without injury, so obviously it’s the ski areas fault.


These suits frequently lead to more regulation which, yes, impacts your freedom. All regulations do....some are worth the trade off and others aren’t worth it at all.

But b/c someone was seriously injured, that large evil corporation that is Silverton....they should pay!!!

[skiNEwhere]

Silvertons best bet might just be to make her an attactive enough offer that doesn't simultaneously bankrupt them, and pray she accepts.

[PNWbrit]

The lady was responsible for her own injury, but fuck it, let’s sue...

The suit is probably being brought by her health insurance company. And she has no choice but to go along with it. Check your policy's small print.

[AdironRider]

Or perhaps: the ski area is correct. The lady was responsible for her own injury, but fuck it, let’s sue...it couldn’t possibly be her responsibility. No one else has ever unloaded this lift without injury, so obviously it’s the ski areas fault.


These suits frequently lead to more regulation which, yes, impacts your freedom. All regulations do....some are worth the trade off and others aren’t worth it at all.

But b/c someone was seriously injured, that large evil corporation that is Silverton....they should pay!!!

You can't possibly look at that photo of the lift and think this for a sightseer. Silverton is a rad idea run by assholes and morons.

They're fucked I'm guessing.

[ACH]

Silverton is a rad idea run by assholes and morons.

Have you ever been?
If not, your opinion as stated here is worth fuck-all...

[plugboots]

^^^ Agreed. WTF

[Name Redacted]

I’ve always had fun there. I’d hate to see it go. I’m sure insurance will cover it but they are barely breaking even from what I remember so that could be the proverbial straw. It would be a shame.


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[RootSkier]

Jesus fucking christ that looks bad. I bet 9 out of 10 of us would eat shit in one way or another trying to get off that thing without skis on.

[Danno]

I suggest we do more airmchair QBing with no facts except as stated in the article.

[skaredshtles]

I suggest we do more airmchair QBing with no facts except as stated in the article.

I'm in. How do we proceed, counselor?

[smartyiak]

You can't possibly look at that photo of the lift and think this for a sightseer. Silverton is a rad idea run by assholes and morons.

They're fucked I'm guessing.

That’s why I asked my original question. I honestly don’t know what Colorado inspections look for or the requirements for passing.

That unloading area doesn’t look so great...but, the article suggests that State inspectors passed the lift 2x/yr since 2002.

Should the area be responsible when area passed its safety inspection and the State approved the lift operation?

[PNWbrit]

Jesus fucking christ that looks bad. I bet 9 out of 10 of us would eat shit in one way or another trying to get off that thing without skis on.

I'd pay $37 to see bunny unload it with skis on.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

Jesus fucking christ that looks bad. I bet 9 out of 10 of us would eat shit in one way or another trying to get off that thing without skis on.

9 out of 10 Bennys would

[mall walker]

I'd pay $37 to see bunny unload it with skis on.

lol

[ACH]

10 out of 10 Bunnies would

fify

[summit]

Don't they have some sort of insurance that will keep this from sinking them?

Shitty situation all around...

I think even Scot Schmidt would agree with the lady.

Harsh!

(that quote was the first thing that popped into my head when I read the title)

[Danno]

Don't they have some sort of insurance that will keep this from sinking them?

One would assume that they have rather expensive insurance, with quite a bit of coverage, considering the business they're in. But again, it's not in the article so I prefer to assume that they don't.

[Bunion 2020]

We will see how it turns out. The idea that this is probably driven by the HI company is dead on.

What little revenue that was derived by offering scenics will never offset what a bad idea that was.

[hatchgreenchile]

Silverton officially offered scenics ? News to me.

This sucks for everyone involved.

I’m not going to make assumptions about their financials, but if found liable, I sure hope it’s not a death blow

[RootSkier]

One would assume that they have rather expensive insurance, with quite a bit of coverage, considering the business they're in. But again, it's not in the article so I prefer to assume that they don't.

Do you guys have e-filing in state district courts?

[Danno]

Do you guys have e-filing in state district courts?

yes.

[Kinnikinnick]

Wow. I'm amazed that they'd allow some lady to try and dismount that ramp. Its sketchy on skis/board.

Why even let a non skier on that? That's stupid.

That ramp is stupid. It would have taken $300 in wood and screws to make a better ramp with a rail on the side. Or shovel a big mound of dirt there, or something.

No lawyer, but that looks negligent as fuck, and certainly will look that way to a non-skiing juror.

[snoqpass]

I don’t think the ramp would pass inspection in this state