Two Floridians filed a lawsuit Friday in Pitkin County District Court alleging the negligence of two California residents caused them injuries on the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster in Snowmass.<\/p>\n
Plaintiffs Floy Yvonne Ribar and Kelly Allison claim they were both hurt after a coaster car driven by a girl under the age of 16 slammed them from behind. The girl, a defendant, was joined by passenger Jill Schlenker, also a defendant, according to the suit.<\/p>\n
The collision, alleged to have happened April 14, came near the end of the coaster ride as Ribar and Allison’ car had come to a stop, says the suit, which was filed in Pitkin County District Court.<\/p>\n
As the two plaintiffs were about to disembark, the other car rammed their car from behind, the suit says.<\/p>\n
Coaster rules require cars to stop in a designated area at the end of the track, and they also prohibit those under the age of 16 from driving a car with a passenger, according to the suit.<\/p>\n
The suit does not specify the extent of the injuries, other than saying Ribar and Allison “have suffered and will continue to suffer a loss of ability to enjoy life as they were able to enjoy life before the collision,” adding they underwent medical treatment and physical therapy for their injuries.<\/p>\n
Each defendant faces civil negligence claims.<\/p>\n
Edwards, Colorado, attorney Brett Heckman, who filed the complaint, could not be reached Monday.<\/p>\n
The Breathtaker coaster is owned and operated by Aspen Skiing Co., and is located next to the Elk Camp restaurant. It opened in December 2017.<\/a><\/p>\n