Simms v. Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation Inc. [1990] B.C.J. 681

Counsel for the plaintiff in a family compensation claim where the deceased, a qualified ski instructor, died from injuries when he skied off the groomed run at a ski resort. There was no witness to the accident. At trial liability was split 60% against the plaintiff on the basis that he was not skiing under control. Damages were assessed at $3,000,000.00. On appeal liability was adjusted to an equal split. The damage award was not changed.