Supreme Court of Minnesota

Tina Marie Lund, as conservator of the Honorable Fred Karasov v. Calhoun Orange, Inc. d/b/a Orange Theory ...

May 21, 2025

Summary

The Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the lower courts, holding that the liability‑shifting provision in the Client Intake Form is enforceable because it clearly and unequivocally indemnifies Calhoun Orange for its own negligent acts. The court applied its strict‑construction rule and read the exculpatory and indemnity sentences together to determine the parties’ intent.