Randle v. Hinckley Parachute Center, Inc.

The plaintiff appeals from the trial court’s order, dated January 28, 1985, granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment.

On August 5, 1978, plaintiff took a skydiving course from defendant. The contract which plaintiff signed contained a detailed exculpatory clause, which plaintiff read and understood. During the class, plaintiff received training in all phases of the sport, including instruction in the landing technique, the “parachute landing roll.” He practiced the roll numerous times before making a jump and stated in his deposition that he “had a firm knowledge of the techniques.” On…