Proper maintenance of athletic fields and legal liability
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The plaintiff, Christopher Range, was participating in a soccer match at the Abbott Sports Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska. While running down the field toward the goal, Range stepped in a small hole in the field and fell, severely and permanently injuring his knee. Range subsequently sued the Abbott Sports Complex and related defendants, alleging negligence, and sought compensation for the injury he sustained. Range had warmed up on the field and had not noticed any problems. Two referees employed by the defendants testified that they inspected the field before the match and did not notice any problems. Approximately 80 minutes of the soccer match were played on the field without incident before the injury occurred. No one could determine whether the hole was created during the game or existed before the game began. Trial Court Range claimed that the defendants (1) had a duty to protect him as a participant in their event, (2) either knew or should have known about the hole in the field through proper field inspection and maintenance, and… Source : accessmylibrary.com |