Parents May Not Waive Child’s Claim for Possible Injuries
Michigan court says it has no authority to uphold waiver; concurring judges call for change in the law
The Court of Appeals of Michigan has reluctantly ruled that it has no authority to uphold a parent’s pre-event waiver of claims for his 5-year old child’s injuries at his birthday party. Reviewing the changing law among the states, the Court said it is inconsistent to provide that a parent may not unilaterally settle a claim for actual damages but may waive a claim in advance of participating in the activity that causes the injury. (Woodman v. Kera, LLC, d/b/a Bounce Party, No.
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