I. Venue Liability and Status of Plaintiff

If a spectator is injured at a sports venue, the venue’s liability depends on the status of the injured plaintiff while he or she was on the premises.

A. Invitee

Imagine that a fan bought tickets to a professional basketball game. The fan paid extra for a courtside seat, which was a folding chair located directly on the court. While the fan was watching the game, a screw in her chair became loose and the chair collapsed. The venue knew that the chairs...