I am not an attorney but have dealt with contracts for many years many of which have been the subject of a lawsuit. The wiavers being signed are designed to discourage people from pursiing claims either because they believe they have waived their right and /or the challenge that would be brought by the defendants that the waivers exist. It is against public interest to have a defendant have thw ability to contract their liabity away. for one reason it would create a moral hazard meaning that there would be no incentive for anyone taking proper care of their property, etc so people wouldn't be hurt.
I am quite sur[rise this issue has come up long before this. The first time they ask me to sign a waiver six years ago I laughed to myself.
I am not litgitious but certainly woul want to protect my family in the event I was injured and it would create a great burden on them physically and economically
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