Ashley Allen
Southern New Hampshire University
Case Brief
Case: Soraghan v. Mt. Cranmore Ski Resort, 152 N.H. 399 (2005)
Facts:
At the Mt. Cranmore Ski Lodge in January 2000, Maureen Soraghan (the claimant) participated
in a young ski competition (defendant). Her daughter took part in the skiing competition, for
which her daughter's ski resort paid for the tenant's reservation and her daughter paid an entry
fee. The claimant did not pay a charge to participate in the skiing competition; he attended as
both a spectator and a supporter. The claimant collapsed in a gap behind several of the structures
while she was on her way to her automobile to get her outdoor gear, seriously injuring her
knee.The claimant said that the lodge was to blame for her damages and blamed them for failing
to manage their facilities. The appellate judge reversed and overturned the superior summary
ruling to side with the appellant.
Issue:
Irrespective of if they are helpers or high ratings, is the ski area division accountable for anybody
on their property?
If Soraghan was hurt after falling in a hole on the skiing venue's premises, is the ski area liable?
Does this situation fall under RSA 508: 14?
