Gibbons v. Jiminy Peak, Inc.

The plaintiffs sued the defendant to recover damages for alleged negligence in ski instruction. The Trial Justice found for the minor plaintiff, Kelly Gibbons, in the amount of$3,500andforthe plaintiff, Susan Gibbons, in the amount of $946.

The Report of the Trial Justice indicates that the minor plaintiff had no previous ski experience and was enrolled in a learning to ski program at her New York State elementary school. The program took place once a week at the defendant's ski area and under the direction of the defendant's instructors. Prior to each ski lesson, the plaintiff rented skis…