A wrongful death lawsuit against Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been dismissed by a U.S. District Judge.

Wyoming newspapers reported that a 16-year-old boy died from a skull fracture and chest injuries after attempting a tabletop jump.

The family claimed in the lawsuit that Jackson Hole had changed the obstacle the night before and hadn't adequately tested it.

The judge, however, ruled that jumping in a manmade terrain park "specially designated and designed for such activities, it is an inherent danger, which is intrinsic to such a sport, that the participants may lose control and land improperly causing severe or fatal injuries."

The judge also dismissed a case the family had filed against the U.S. Forest Service claiming inadequate regulation of the ski area. The judge ruled that the resort is responsible for regulating itself.

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