Ritchie v. Costello

OPINION

PORTLEY, Judge:

¶ 1 Kenneth Ritchie (“Ritchie”) appeals a summary judgment in favor of the City of Cottonwood, Cottonwood Municipal Airport, other municipal entities and individuals (collectively, “Cottonwood Airport”). Ritchie contends that the trial court erred by ruling, as a matter of law, that the Cottonwood Airport did not owe a duty of care to him when he had a mid-air collision with a hot air balloon. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶ 2 The City of Cottonwood was the sponsor of the Cottonwood Airiest, an annual event featuring hot air…