A local amateur ju-jitsu athlete is suing his former instructor for injuries allegedly sustained during competition, despite signing two separate forms waiving liability. In the court filing, Peters claims he suffered leg injuries including a torn meniscus that required knee surgery. Soares claims Peters failed to request additional standup fighting instruction, despite knowing it would be a requirement in the tournament. The lawyers for Soares tried to have the civil case thrown out, pointing out Peters had signed waivers. A lot of people sign waivers without even knowing that they're giving up their right to sue," said Magraken.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2019 00:45 UTC