A voluntary participant in a game, sport, or contest, assumes all risks incidental to the particular game, sport, or contest which are obvious and foreseeable. However, he or she does not assume an extraordinary risk which is not normally incident to the game or sport. Even where the assumption of the risk doctrine applies, defendants have a duty to use due care not to increase the risks to a participant over and above those inherent in the sport. While under the doctrine of assumption of risk, a defendant has no legal duty to eliminate or protect a plaintiff from the risks inherent in a sport, but the defendant owes a duty not to increase the inherent risks. To determine whether the primary assumption of risk doctrine applies to a sports participant, the court must decide whether the injury suffered arises from a risk inherent in the sport, and whether imposing a duty might fundamentally alter the nature of the sport.
A person who operates a place of public amusement or entertainment must exercise reasonable care with regard to the construction, maintenance, and management of his buildings or structures and his premises, having regard to the character of entertainment given and the customary conduct of persons attending such entertainment. The operator must employ sufficient personnel to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition. He or she must use ordinary care to maintain the floors and aisles along which patrons are expected to pass in a reasonably safe condition for their use; and this principle has been applied in cases where personal injury resulted from a slippery floor, aisle, ramp or walkway, defective carpet, or the presence of an object the floor or in the aisle.
Title: Rhode Island Complaint Against Owner of Golf Course by Patron of Driving Range Struck by Golf Club Keywords: Rhode Island, complaint, owner of golf course, patron, driving range, struck, golf club Description: In Rhode Island, a complaint has been filed against the owner of a golf course by a patron who was struck by a golf club on the driving range. This incident can lead to various types of complaints, depending on the specific circumstances. Here are three possible scenarios: 1. Personal injury complaint: If the patron suffered significant physical harm as a result of being struck by the golf club, they may file a personal injury complaint. This type of complaint holds the golf course owner responsible for the negligent actions or inadequate safety measures that led to the injury. 2. Premises liability complaint: Should the incident be a result of poor maintenance or unsafe conditions on the golf course premises, a patron may file a premises' liability complaint. This complaint focuses on the owner's failure to provide a reasonably safe environment for visitors, potentially highlighting inadequate signage, lack of protective barriers, or negligence in addressing potential hazards. 3. Negligence complaint: If the patron can prove that the owner or their employees acted negligently, failing to exercise the proper duty of care, they may file a negligence complaint. This complaint would center around the owner's failure to provide proper supervision, enforce safety rules, or address potential risks associated with the operation of the driving range. All three types of complaints are aimed at holding the owner of the golf course accountable for the mishap and seeking compensation for any resulting damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other related costs. It is important to consult with a knowledgeable attorney to determine the appropriate course of action and assess the strength of the legal claim based on the specific circumstances of the incident.Title: Rhode Island Complaint Against Owner of Golf Course by Patron of Driving Range Struck by Golf Club Keywords: Rhode Island, complaint, owner of golf course, patron, driving range, struck, golf club Description: In Rhode Island, a complaint has been filed against the owner of a golf course by a patron who was struck by a golf club on the driving range. This incident can lead to various types of complaints, depending on the specific circumstances. Here are three possible scenarios: 1. Personal injury complaint: If the patron suffered significant physical harm as a result of being struck by the golf club, they may file a personal injury complaint. This type of complaint holds the golf course owner responsible for the negligent actions or inadequate safety measures that led to the injury. 2. Premises liability complaint: Should the incident be a result of poor maintenance or unsafe conditions on the golf course premises, a patron may file a premises' liability complaint. This complaint focuses on the owner's failure to provide a reasonably safe environment for visitors, potentially highlighting inadequate signage, lack of protective barriers, or negligence in addressing potential hazards. 3. Negligence complaint: If the patron can prove that the owner or their employees acted negligently, failing to exercise the proper duty of care, they may file a negligence complaint. This complaint would center around the owner's failure to provide proper supervision, enforce safety rules, or address potential risks associated with the operation of the driving range. All three types of complaints are aimed at holding the owner of the golf course accountable for the mishap and seeking compensation for any resulting damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other related costs. It is important to consult with a knowledgeable attorney to determine the appropriate course of action and assess the strength of the legal claim based on the specific circumstances of the incident.
