Austrian Skier To Sue FIS Over Amputation

The expert report proves black on white that my client was the victim of a botched job.

Former Austrian skier Matthias Lanzinger is to sue the International Ski Federation (FIS) over the March crash that led to his left leg amputation, Lanzinger's lawyer told local media on Monday.

In an interview with the Austrian Press Agency (APA), Manfred Ainedter said his client would sue the governing body over an alleged lack of sufficient medical facilities at the race slope in Kvitfjell, Norway.

He said that an expert report provided by a Munich-based surgeon had also criticised the amount of time taken to get Lanzinger, 27, to the operating table and the methods used to try and save his leg.

"The expert report proves black on white that my client was the victim of a botched job," Ainedter told APA.

Lanzinger's lower leg was amputated in Oslo on March 4, two days after his crash during a World Cup super-G race.

FIS officials were not immediately available to comment on Lanzinger's decision.

Back in March the federation stated that it was the responsibility of local race organisers to ensure that the proper safety standards were met.

FIS announced at the start of the new Alpine Skiing season last week that it was further tightening up its safety requirements.