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Dec 20, 2007 12:02 pm US/Mountain

8-Year-Old Named In Ski Lawsuit

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An 8-year-old and his father are being sued by a skier who says the boy collided with him at Beaver Creek last winter.

David Pfahler, 60 of Allentown, Penn., says he tore a tendon in his shoulder in the crash with Scott Swimm. He and his wife have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking damages over $75,000 for physical therapy, vacation time and other expenses.

Robb Swimm, the boy's father, says it wasn't a violent collision and he thinks Scott just tapped Pfahler's ski boots.

He says Pfahler was skiing ahead of his son and that his son was trying to pass Pfahler on the right when he turned into him.

Pfahler declined comment but his lawyer says he's a strong recreational skier and skis often.

Colorado law says a minor can't be sued so the court will likely dismiss the portion of the case against Scott, a third grader.