Making The Calif. Assumption Of Risk Doctrine Work For You

Law360, New York (May 12, 2015, 10:12 AM EDT) -- The doctrine of assumption of risk is a legal defense that may operate to relieve a California owner or occupier of land from liability to third parties who are injured on their premises. One species of the doctrine, primary assumption of risk, has seen a recent expansion. This is welcome news. At the same time, courts have become more cautious in their application of the express assumption of risk doctrine. Land owners and occupiers should understand the importance of both of these developments....

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