Julie A. Soderberg v. Lucas Anderson

Summary

The court held that Minnesota's doctrine of implied primary assumption of risk does not apply to recreational downhill skiing and snowboarding, so participants retain a duty of reasonable care toward others. Because the doctrine did not eliminate Anderson's duty, summary judgment for him was improper, and the court affirmed the court of appeals' reversal and remand. The court declined to abolish the doctrine entirely and left intact its application to activities previously covered by Minnesota precedent.