Background: On March 28, 2018, the Ortega family from Florida joined a snowmobiling tour in Golden, British Columbia, led by Robert Luke Burley, doing business as Rocky Mountain Riders. During the tour, participant Carolina Sanchez died in an accident, leading to a lawsuit against multiple defendants including Robert Luke Burley, Raymond Jake Burley, and Fairmont Hotels Inc. The plaintiffs alleged negligence in how the tour was operated and supervised.

Legal Issues:

• Negligence: The plaintiffs claimed the tour operators did not provide sufficient instruction and supervision, contributing to the fatal accident.
• Enforceability of Waivers: A key issue was whether the waivers, which participants signed to exempt the operators from liability, were legally enforceable.
• Family Compensation Act Claims: The plaintiffs sought damages under this act for the wrongful death of Carolina Sanchez.

Court Ruling: The court allowed an amendment of pleadings to include the waivers as a defense. This decision recognized the importance of determining whether the waivers were binding, which was crucial for resolving the core issues at trial.

Costs/Damages: The document does not specify the total amount of costs or damages awarded. It mentions that costs related to the amendment application will be assessed at the end of the trial, without providing a judgment on final damages or costs.