$12.4 Million Ruling Shakes Up Ski Resort Liability as Court Holds Crested Butte Accountable for Chairlift Injury

Annie Miller, a 16-year-old from Oklahoma, was left paralyzed after a tragic accident on the Paradise Express chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. A recent ruling awarded her $12.4 million after a jury found that safety standards were violated during the incident, marking a significant milestone in liability disputes surrounding ski resorts. Miller was skiing with her church group when she fell approximately 30 feet from the chairlift. Her family contended that the lift operators acted negligently; they failed to halt the chairlift when Miller was unable to load properly. Despite her … Read more

Yankees’ Star Aaron Judge Faces Elbow Concerns, Sits Out Against Phillies as Team Monitors Injury

New York, NY — Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, a key player for the team, had imaging done on his right elbow Saturday morning, prompting him to miss the afternoon game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Aaron Boone noted that Judge experienced discomfort following a throw during the Yankees’ recent game in Toronto, highlighting a situation that unfolded during their 5-4 victory on Tuesday. After making a routine throw, Judge appeared to be in pain, sparking concern about the state of his elbow. “After that throw, he felt good on his off day, but last night … Read more