Savarese v. Camelback Ski Corp.

MEMORANDUM

A. RICHARD CAPUTO, District Judge.

Before me is Defendant Camelback Ski Corporation’s motion for summary judgment. (Doc. 13.) Plaintiff, Michael Sa-varese, was skiing at Camelback Ski Area on January 21, 2003 when he was struck by the chair lift when he attempted to get out of the way of the chairs. This occurred because as he lined himself up to board the ski lift chair, the bottom of the chair was not folded down for seating. He therefore sought to get out of the way of that chair, and in so doing, was struck by it, causing a shoulder injury.

Because use of the chair lift is part of…