Hillerson v. Bismarck Public Schools

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] Shealeen Hillerson, as “best friend” to T.D., a minor child, and T.D. appealed from a summary judgment dismissing their negligence lawsuit against the Missouri Valley Family YMCA for injuries T.D. suffered in a near-drowning accident while participating in a YMCA summer program. Because we conclude that the waiver of liability signed by T.D.’s mother is ambiguous, a question of fact exists as to the intent of the parties. We reverse the summary judgment and remand for further proceedings.

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[¶ 2] In March 2008, Kristina and Brandon Dickerson enrolled their minor…