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Patricia Miller v. Mount Baker Ski Area
Date: 09-11-2010
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Court: Whatcom County, Washington
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Description:
Patricia Miller sued the Mount Baker Ski Area on a negligence theory claiming that she sustained a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed when an accumulation of ice and snow on the roof broke loose and collapsed on her. Plaintiff sought more than $8 million in compensatory damages.
Defendant claimed that Plaintiff was comparatively at fault because she ignored warning sings and entered a barricaded, off-limits are where snow and ice could fall and hurt her.
Defendant claimed that Plaintiff was comparatively at fault because she ignored warning sings and entered a barricaded, off-limits are where snow and ice could fall and hurt her.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $300,000 with a finding that Plaintiff was 85% at fault.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Patricia Miller v. Mount Baker Ski Area?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $300,000 with a finding that Plaintiff was 85% at fault.
Which court heard Patricia Miller v. Mount Baker Ski Area?
This case was heard in Whatcom County, Washington, WA.
When was Patricia Miller v. Mount Baker Ski Area decided?
This case was decided on September 11, 2010.