Dobratz v. Thomson

There are two issues in this case. The first is whether the exculpatory contract at issue here is void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. The second issue is, if the exculpatory contract is not void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy, are its terms nevertheless so unclear and ambiguous as to render the contract unenforceable as a matter of law.

This is a summary judgment case arising out of events that caused the death of Mark Dobratz. He died from injuries he suffered in a waterski show sponsored and performed at no charge for the general public by Webfooter Water…