Green v. Sherburne Corp.

The plaintiff Brett Green was hurt while skiing on defendant’s ski slopes in 1975. He was then nine years old and his proficiency, according to the testimony, ranged between intermediate and advanced. His injury came about when he collided with a utility pole on what is called the “East Glade” trail. The pole was unpadded and is part of a line of such poles carrying communications lines as well as power to the defendant’s ski lifts.

On trial, the jury found the plaintiff Brett Green 51% negligent and the defendant 49% negligent, under the requirements of our comparative negligence statute. 12…