Pre-Event Liability Releases in California Cycling Events After Whitehead v. City of Oakland: Spinning Wheel Limitations

The recent unanimous California Supreme Court opinion in Whitehead v. City of Oakland addressed the permissible scope of pre-event liability releases under Government Code §835 in cases involving injuries on public property. For race organizers, municipalities, and athletes participating in cycling events, Whitehead reinforces some boundaries while raising questions about others….
By: Tyson & Mendes LLP