Claim Case Studies & Legislation: Public Skating - Potozny v. City of Burnaby, 2001 (BCSC)

It was a winter wonderland inside the local arena. Trees were set up along the ice rink, Christmas lights were hung, and sleighs and elves decorated the arena. A woman was on the ice when her left skate suddenly came to an abrupt stop. She fell and broke her ankle. The woman claims that her skate came into contact with a pine needle or small branch from one of the Christmas trees and it caused her skate to stop. She is holding the City liable for her injuries for failing to properly maintain the skating rink.