Russo v. Birrenkott

SMITH, Judge.

Plaintiff, John J. Russo, appeals from the judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of defendants on his claims of negligence, negligence per se, and premises liability. We reverse as to Birrenkott and affirm as to the State of Colorado.

Plaintiff suffered an injury to his left shoulder at Chatfield State Recreation Area. He was tripped by a towrope attached to a parasailist who was blown sideways by a gust of wind. Parasailing is a sport in which the participant, standing on a beach, is strapped into the harness of a parachute, which in turn is connected by a long tow rope to…