DALURY v. S-K-I, LTD.

No. 94-236.

670 A.2d 795 (1995)

Robert G. DALURY and Karen L. Dalury v. S-K.I, LTD., and Killington, Ltd.

Supreme Court of Vermont.

Motion for Reargument Denied October 31, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James W. Swift and Beth Robinson of Langrock Sperry & Wool, Middlebury, for plaintiffs-appellants.

Allan R. Keyes and John J. Zawistoski of Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd., Rutland, for defendants-appellees.

Before ALLEN, C.J., and GIBSON, DOOLEY, MORSE and JOHNSON, JJ.


JOHNSON, Justice.

We reverse the trial court's grant of summary judgment for defendants S-K-I, Ltd. and Killington, Ltd. in a case involving an injury to a skier at a resort operated by defendants. We hold that the exculpatory agreements which defendants require skiers to sign, releasing defendants from all liability resulting from negligence, are void as contrary to public policy.

While skiing at Killington Ski Area, plaintiff Robert Dalury sustained serious...

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