Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Washington
Hold Harmless Release Forms
If a student's parent signs a hold-harmless release and the student is injured on the trip is the business that had the form actually protected?
Asked on 4/17/07, 12:20 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell
ELizabeth Powell PS Inc
Re: Hold Harmless Release Forms
Not sure what you mean by the "business that had the form".
Hold harmless releases are a cost-shifting mechanism that attempt to contractually disclaim liability for negligence, which really cannot be done, and parents cannot waive the CHILD's ability to sue for injuries caused by another party.
I don't have nearly enough information to say anything else here, but don't hesitate to ask for a referral if your child is injured.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
Answered on 4/17/07, 12:36 pm