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Forum Selection Clause in a “Release of Liability” Form Is Enforceable

The Second Department determined the forum selection clause in an “Equipment Rental Form and Release of Liability” signed by plaintiff prior to taking snowboarding lessons at defendant ski resort was enforceable. Plaintiff alleged injury caused by improper instruction and argued the form was an invalid contract of adhesion:

Contrary to the plaintiff’s contentions, the “Equipment Rental Form and Release of Liability” was not an unenforceable contract of adhesion, and enforcement of the forum selection clause contained therein does not contravene public policy … . Karlsberg v Hunter Mtn. Ski Bowl, Inc., 2015 NY Slip Op 06890, 2nd Dept 9-23-15

 

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