My son is going to a birthday party today at a place that has those bounce houses. They sent a waiver, release, hold harmless and indemnification agreement. It includes such wonderful phrases as "I understand that the risks associated [with participation] . . . include contusions, fractures, scrapes, cuts, bumps, paralysis and death." There is some great language about paying their attorney's fees should I decide to sue them too.
"I hereby execute this agreement without coercion." Right, because my almost-six-year old is going to be sooo understanding when mommy puts on her anxiety boots and refuses to take him to the party. Coercion? I think I can make the case....
Before law school, I would blindly sign such a waiver and let him participate in the activities.
Two years out of law school? I'm closing my eyes and doing the exact same thing.
Our Ks prof brought that up last year. If no one agreed to form contracts/waivers absolutely nothing would ever get done! Oh well...
ReplyDeleteUpdate: no injuries. Guess I don't have to find a way to sue after all.
ReplyDeleteWho sent the waiver? The people throwing the party or the facility?
ReplyDeleteThe facility. It was part of the invitation though.
ReplyDeleteIs that standard? Do you have to sign one to go to an amusement park? I just can't imagine 6 Flags requiring that.
ReplyDeletethat, sadly, is the world we live in today. as you say, even now that you've got a law degree you still sign, except you close your eyes while doing it...
ReplyDeleteSandy, I know I signed a similar statement last time I went skiing. Standard? I think so, actually.
ReplyDeleteSix Flags probably has it printed on the tickets....