2009 House Bill 5452

Revise “open and obvious” danger liability

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Bob Constan (D-16)

To establish that because a dangerous condition on premises is “open and obvious” does not relieve the owner of liability in a lawsuit, but the “open and obvious” nature of the condition may be considered in determining the “comparative negligence” of the injured person.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary