Mihelich v. Travers

Bergetta B. Mihelich (“Mihelich”), as personal representative of the estate of her husband Gerald J. Mihelich (“Gerald”), appeals the entry of summary judgment dismissing her multi-count complaint arising from the fatal injuries received by Gerald while water skiing in a competitive event. We affirm the lower court in all respects except as to the disposition of Count VI against Sunset Lakes Ski Club, Inc. (“SLSC”).

In 2001, SLSC submitted a bid to USA Water Ski, Inc., the governing body for organized water skiing in the United States, to host the “Florida State Water Ski Championships.”…