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<\/a><\/p>\nFor example in wrestling, there is an inherent risk of a torn muscle. In rock climbing, there is an inherent risk of a fall. Some of these risks cannot be eliminated without altering the very nature of the activity.<\/p>\n
However, that does not mean there is never liability established when injuries occur during sports or recreational activities. Sometimes, it comes down to whether the risk was inherent. Other times, it comes down to whether the facility\/entity owed a duty of care to the person injured. In other cases, it’s a matter of whether the facility\/ entity knew or should have known there was a danger.<\/p>\n
A recent case out of New York illustrated these principles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In Lik v. L.A. Fitness<\/em><\/a>, plaintiff filed a personal injury lawsuit after he suffered an injury while playing a game of basketball at defendant’s gym. Plaintiff (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anytime one engages in sports or recreational activities, there may be inherent risks associated.\u00a0 For example in wrestling, there is an inherent risk of a torn muscle. In rock climbing, there is an inherent risk of a fall. Some of…<\/span><\/p>\n