Claim Brought by Canadian Skier Highlights Second-Concussion Syndrome

A three-time Canadian Olympian sued the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA) and the doctor that cleared her, claiming the defendants were negligent when they allowed her to participate in a December 2013 training camp.   Plaintiff Veronika Bauer, who won the 2001 world title and participated in the Olympic Games in 2002, 2006 and 2010, filed her claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (B.C.).   Skiers in Bauer’s sport hit jumps at speeds of up to 60 km/h and launch thems