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Child’s Injury Raises Questions of Church Liability

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Member Sickened from Food at Church Banquet Not Allowed to Sue Caterer Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Intentional and Grossly Negligent Acts Negate Release Forms Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Found Not Liable for Serious Injuries to an HVAC Worker Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Not Responsible for Hayride Injuries Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Why Churches Should Report Criminal Activities Member access only

Child Abuse Reporting; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Was Not Legally Responsible for a Man Injured on Its Property Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Not Liable for Injuries Sustained by Teen at Youth Event Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Not Responsible for Pedestrian Accident Near Premises Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Member Injured in Tug of War Assumed Risk of "Common" Consequences Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Court Ruled a University Has a Duty to Protect Others from Foreseeable Violence Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Court Rules Workers’ Compensation Insurance Is Exclusive Benefit for Job-Related Injuries Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities; Workers Compensation

School Not Responsible for Student’s Suicide Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities; Schools

Release Form Does Not Prohibit Minor from Suing Church After Summer Camp Injury Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Student Successfully Appeals Lawsuit Against Synagogue for Injuries Sustained During Study Abroad Program Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Appeals Court Finds Sufficient Evidence of Negligence in Lawsuit over Missions Trip Death Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

National, Regional Denominational Agencies Not Legally Responsible for Child’s Brain Damage Incurred at Affiliated Church Member access only

Denominations - Legal Liability; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Not Liable for Camp Attendee’s Death Due to Lack of Foreseeability Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

New York Court Rules Custody and Responsibility of Children Ceases, Even on Property, When Parents Pick Up Their Children Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Court Expresses Increased Interest in Cellphone Use and Accident Liability Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities