Where can a parent sign away a minor’s right to sue and where that will not work.
Audience: Sport and Recreation Law Association
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2009
Presentation: Minors and Releases http://rec-law.us/ZjzUK9
This presentation was given to highlight why minors cannot sign a release and why only a few states have allowed a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue.
For other articles about this subject or for the latest information about the topic see:
States that allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue http://rec-law.us/z5kFan
$5 Million because a church took a kid skiing and allowed him to……..skihttp://rec-law.us/wCXYBH
A Parent (or Guardian) is still in control of a child, no matter what the volunteer may want. http://rec-law.us/zN0jcl
Adult volunteer responsibility ends when the minor is delivered back to his parents. http://rec-law.us/wynrnO
Alabama follows the majority of states and does not allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/Aegeo3
Courtney Love in Outdoor Recreation Law http://rec-law.us/yEpdBR
Delaware decision upholds a release signed by a parent against a minor’s claims http://rec-law.us/MWKMmt
Delaware holds that mothers signature on contract forces change of venue for minors claims.http://rec-law.us/JMvEMv
Iowa does not allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/AaLwBF
Maine decision on minor injured in ski school conforms how most states will interpret the facts. http://rec-law.us/yxZN2M
Maine follows the majority and does not allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/zPfJ9V
Minnesota decision upholds parent’s right to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/xyeuOH
New Florida law allows a parent to sign away a child’s right to sue for injuries. http://rec-law.us/Au1dGE
North Carolina may allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue for injuries when the minor is engaged in non-profit activities sponsored by schools, volunteers, or community organizations http://rec-law.us/ACYg0m
North Dakota decision allows a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue.http://rec-law.us/SDYQHG
Ohio Appellate decision upholds the use of a release for a minor for a commercial activity. http://rec-law.us/LuYZbv
Release stops suit for falling off horse at Colorado summer Camp. http://rec-law.us/wtRyK5
Releases are legal documents and need to be written by an attorney that understands the law and the risks of your program/business/activity and your guests/members/clientele. http://rec-law.us/yVPR8S
States that allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue http://rec-law.us/z5kFan
Statutes and prospective language to allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/zkGtcW
Texas follows majority with appellate court decision holding a parent cannot sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/MCh75O
Texas makes it easier to write a release because the law is clear. http://rec-law.us/yBjZBb
Wrong release for the activity almost sinks YMCA http://rec-law.us/A9AW0P
You’ve got to be kidding: Chaperone liable for the death of girl on a trip http://rec-law.us/zqxJTf
Remember the law changes constantly, this presentation may be out of date. Check back at www.recreation-law.com and with your attorney to make sure the information is still valid.
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