Here are some legal cases that have impacted on the manner in which sport is organised and delivered by sport organisations:
Donoghue v.Stevenson 1932 | Famous case which established "Duty of Care" |
Frazer v Johnston |
Jockey ordered to pay damages |
Pritchard v Racecage Pty Ltd | No-fault compensation schemes for road accident victims |
John Dorahy's Fitness Centre v Buchanan |
Do disclaimers work? |
Constantinos Foscolos v. Footscray Youth Club and Sam Parker | Coached sued by injured wrestler for negligence |
Dangerous ground |
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Exclusion Clauses |
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Referee Wins Court Battle |
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Challenging the sports selectors |
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Sporting official blamed for athlete injury |
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Soccer player prosecuted by police |
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Restraint of Trade |
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Collateral Contracts |
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Unilateral Contracts |
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Discrimination - Disability |
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Discrimination - Pregnancy |
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Discrimination - Disability |
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Discrimination - Sex |
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The Super League Case |