Child’s Injury Raises Questions of Church Liability The case highlights the duty churches have to promptly identify and correct dangerous conditions. Richard R. Hammar
Churches Sued for Damages to a Neighboring Property Landowners may face liability if their actions result in environmental damage to neighboring properties. Richard R. Hammar
Holiday Questions Only Church Administrators Consider Why gifts to staff have strings attached and copyright laws still apply. The Editors
Contributory and Comparative Negligence Key point 10-16.01. Under the principle of comparative negligence, a church is liable only to
Assumption of Risk Key point 10-16.02. Adults who voluntarily expose themselves to a known risk created by a
Intervening Cause Key point 10-16.03. A church is not legally responsible for an injury that occurs on
Court Decisions Recognizing Vicarious Liability Key point 10-18.01. Some courts have found denominational agencies liable for the acts of affiliated
Court Decisions Rejecting Vicarious Liability Key point 10-18.02. Most courts have refused to hold denominational agencies liable for the acts
Defenses to Liability Key point 10-18.03. There are several legal defenses available to a denominational agency that is
Denominational Liability—In General There exist a plethora of national, regional, state, and local agencies of national and international
Workers Compensation Workers compensation laws have been enacted in all 50 states. These laws provide compensation to
Liability Based on Status as Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser Key point 7-20.01. In most states, whether a church is liable for injuries occurring on
Defenses to Premises Liability Key point 7-20.02. A variety of defenses are available to a church that is sued
Use of Church Property by Outside Groups Key point 7-20.03. Churches may be legally responsible for injuries occurring on their premises while
Premises Liability Persons can be injured on church premises in a number of ways. Many parishioners have
Negligence Negligence is a common basis for clergy liability. Negligence is conduct that creates an unreasonable
Responding to Injuries at Church What to do when employees or volunteers get hurt. Interview with Attorney John A. Anthony by Bob Smietana
Select and Screen Safe Drivers Are your church members' lives in the right hands? James F. Cobble Jr.
Safe on the (Play)Ground Follow these guidelines to keep playtime as carefree as possible. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Feature Article Stacking Up Electronics in the Church Gadgets present legal, tax issues for leaders. Richard R. Hammar