Article Archives >> Lead Stories >> February 1-29, 2008

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Release Fails to Protect
Nonprofit from Injury Claim
Courts say language does not
unequivocally release YMCA from liability

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In applying for membership in the Lake Wales, Florida, YMCA, a woman signed an application containing a waiver and release of liability claims.  When she was injured while using exercise equipment at the Y’s facility, she nevertheless sued the Y for negligence and sought damages for permanent injuries.

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