Bennett v. United States Cycling Federation

Opinion

EPSTEIN, J. *

Albert Bennett (plaintiff) appeals from the dismissal of his complaint following the granting of a motion for summary judgment by defendants, United States Cycling Federation and others (jointly referred to as USCF or defendants). The appeal concerns the enforceability of a printed agreement to hold harmless and release (release) signed by plaintiff prior to his sustaining injuries in defendants’ bicycle race. Since we conclude that there is a triable issue of material fact as to whether the release covers plaintiff’s claims, we must reverse the judgment.

Facts

On June 10,…