Free diver dies in Utah's Crater (Homestead Resort). In session scuba class recovered body and unsucessfully attempted resuscitation.
Family sues Utah resort over diver
Family sues Utah resort over diver
Death at Utah's Crater
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In this case I hope the resort wins the suit. The freediver was taking big risks in pushing himself without safety divers or other support. Just having a "lifeguard" on scene would probably not have helped. Its really unfortunate how our legal system is working (or not working). But, as everyone knows, Scubaboard is in the middle of a frivolous suit as well.
I hope someday, we will get to a point where people will take responsibility for their own actions and decisions.
I hope someday, we will get to a point where people will take responsibility for their own actions and decisions.
ianr33
Contributor
God I hate crap like that! He was an adult,chose to do something and died from it. End of story.
First we shoot all the lawyers...........................
First we shoot all the lawyers...........................
Kinda makes you wonder if the class present during the accident could sue the family for the emotional trauma they endured from witnessing it.
I read the SL Trib article (See Art's link) along with the one on KSL Family sues resort over son who died diving in The Crater - ksl.com
I would not classify the Crater as being a pool, so this will be interesting to watch.
I did not see any where in the law change in the 2009 legislative session that talked about lifeguards safety equipment or ensuring 'proper' visibility.
I would not classify the Crater as being a pool, so this will be interesting to watch.
I did not see any where in the law change in the 2009 legislative session that talked about lifeguards safety equipment or ensuring 'proper' visibility.
Clanggedin
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I just posted this article in the lawsuit section. Didn't see this until after I had posted.
The family is also suing the Dive Instructor that loaned him the mask he used as well as the Instructor that dove in and rescued him. They were both finishing up with their classes when this all happened. I spoke with someone who was there. There were 3 medical doctors at the crater at this time as well in classes. There apparently was a lot of help.
I will be getting the full skinny from the individual that loaned him the mask tonight.
The family is also suing the Dive Instructor that loaned him the mask he used as well as the Instructor that dove in and rescued him. They were both finishing up with their classes when this all happened. I spoke with someone who was there. There were 3 medical doctors at the crater at this time as well in classes. There apparently was a lot of help.
I will be getting the full skinny from the individual that loaned him the mask tonight.
hbhobby
Contributor
sad story for everyone involved, but when you go under water there is always a chance you may not surface again!
Maybe a Mod can merge the two threads.
Are you sure that both Instructors have been named in a/the suit? Sad, sad, sad.
I met them both recently, we chatted about the incident and at that time it was still uncertain.
If they have it is doubtful you will get anymore information than you already know or have read. I'm sure their attorneys have requested they not comment on it.
Scuba Stew
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The diver should have known the risks and taken precautions to avoid this. I cannot believe they are trying to sue the resort, much less the instructor who recovered his body, or the one that lent him the mask. Crazy.
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