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Two years later, New Wineskin moved for summary judgment, arguing there was no genuine issue of material fact as to the breach of any statutory duty laid out in Section 34-31-7-2. In January 2018, Henderson filed a complaint, alleging New Wineskin's negligence caused her injuries. She then took two steps toward the front of the car and fell, injuring her shoulder, back, and neck. When Henderson stepped out of the car, James warned her it was slippery. She parked in a handicapped parking spot directly in front of the church doors. However, Henderson stated the parking lot did not 'look slippery' to her. New Wineskin's parking lot 'hadn't been treated' and was 'covered' in snow and ice. Henderson was aware roads and parking lots 'might be slippery when it's been snowing.' Id.

While driving to New Wineskin, Henderson saw 'it was snowing' and there was 'about 2 inches' of snow on the ground. New Wineskin is a church in Indianapolis, and Henderson had attended services there. On January 29, 2017, Henderson and her son, James, drove to New Wineskin to attend the morning service. We affirm, concluding 'premises' as used in Section 34-31-7-2 includes parking lots and the undisputed evidence shows the danger that caused Henderson's injury was not hidden. Henderson now appeals, arguing the statute does not apply and, even if it did, there is a genuine issue as to whether her fall resulted from a hidden danger.

#New wineskin ministries indianapolis trial#

New Wineskin moved for summary judgment, which the trial court granted, finding under Section 34-31-7-2 that New Wineskin is not liable because Henderson's fall was not caused by a hidden danger. Henderson sued New Wineskin for negligence. In January 2017, Paula Henderson slipped and fell in the parking lot of New Wineskin Ministries Corporation ('New Wineskin'). As to those entering the premises with permission, such organizations owe only two duties: (1) to warn of hidden dangers and (2) to refrain from intentionally harming them.

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Indiana Code section 34-31-7-2 lays out the duties owed by nonprofit religious organizations to persons who enter their premises. Indianapolis, Indiana ATTORNEY FOR APPELLEE Emily EdmundsonДes Moines, Iowa Appeal from the Marion Superior Court The Honorable Heather Welch, Judge Trial Court Cause No. ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLANT Ann Marie Waldron