Dobratz v. Thomson

This is a summary judgment case involving the validity of a release signed by Mark Dobratz, who was killed while performing in a waterski show sponsored by Webfooter Water Shows, Inc., a nonprofit corporation operating as a waterski club. Dobratz's widow, Brenda Dobratz, both as personal representative of his estate and in her own capacity, sued club officers and various participants in the show and their personal liability insurers. Both sides moved for summary judgment, the defendants seeking dismissal of the action on grounds that Dobratz had released all other participants from liability…