Will Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili’s Family Sue?
We all know the horrific story of Nodar Kumaritashvili, the Georgian luger who was killed in a training run at the Olympics. While this article focuses on his body being shipped back home for a burial, the crisis may not be over in many respects.
It’s not disrespectful to wonder if someone is at fault for Kumaritashvili’s death. Some have already been quoted as stating that “driver error” is to blame. However, might the fact that the post on which Kumaritashvili hit his head was padded after the accident be indicative of liability, considering that the organizers thought to add the seemingly self-evident safety measure only after a death?
To be honest, I do not know if the Canadian laws would favor a negligence lawsuit as they would if this tragedy occurred in the United States? Nevertheless, I can’t help but wonder if this tragedy turns into a sports law story, as so many unfortunate deaths during competition end up in court.
