Cornell v. Aquamarine Lodge

Defendant Aquamarine Lodge appeals from a judgment rendered in favor of plaintiffs Sharon and Thomas Cornell after a jury trial. We reverse.

Aquamarine Lodge is a recreational resort located in Avon Lake, Ohio. It contains, among other things, several tennis courts, a golf course, a jogging track, and racquetball courts. In February 1981, the .Cornells arrived at the Aquamarine for a weekend vacation. During the weekend, they played racquetball on two occasions. While playing the second time Mrs. Cornell twisted her foot and fell, breaking her leg. There is evidence that after the incident,…