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You are reporting the following post to the moderators for review and possible removal from the forum Poster: Bill Walker Subject: RE: Unregistered MudRun participant sues when paralyzed Body: If you go to the Richmond Times Dispatch website and read the reader comments following the article, you'll get a sense of how the general, non-running public views the plaintiff's claim: not favorably. So, even if the plaintiff survives a motion for summary judgment -- based on his contributory negligence and assumption of risk, he still must convince a jury that the defendants' negligence caused his injury; and, at least based on the reader comments, he will have a very tough sell. The main learning point for the running community is that, if you or your club/organization are in any way involved in the management of an event, you should ensure that liability insurance is in place. That insurance will provide coverage for any damages awarded and, just as important, will provide legal counsel without charge. Hit the submit button below if you want us to review the post. If you feel this is urgent or want a reply, email us at letsrun@letsrun.com about the post and please include a link to the thread the post is on and what page number/post on that page it is
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