Pennsylvania Law in Negligence Case Cuts Both Ways in Skiing Cases.

The article focuses on recent legal developments involving sports-related litigation, specifically a racketeering conviction affirmed against attorney Howard and contrasting negligence rulings in Pennsylvania skiing cases. The Eleventh Circuit upheld Howard’s conviction under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute, emphasizing his fraudulent conduct in managing investments involving former NFL players. In Pennsylvania, two separate cases involving Ski Shawnee, Inc. addressed negligence claims under the Pennsylvania Skier Responsibility Act, with one case allowing a jury to decide on gross negligence despite a signed release, while another affirmed that inherent risks of skiing, including terrain park design, limit ski area liability. These decisions highlight complexities in applying statutory protections and liability standards in sports-related injuries and professional misconduct. Extracted from the article