Negligent Security
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S. 1008, aims to establish legal liability for negligent security on South Carolina properties. It defines key terms related to negligent security, such as ‘negligent security’ and ‘premises,’ and outlines situations where property owners and occupiers can be held responsible for injuries sustained by visitors due to inadequate security measures. The bill includes exceptions and limitations on liability, such as those related to trespassers and certain types of wrongful conduct, and establishes standards for security contractors. It also establishes a process for apportioning fault among responsible parties in negligence cases.
Key provisions
- Defines terms related to ‘negligent security,’ including ‘owner or occupier’ and ‘third person.’
- Holds owners and occupiers liable for injuries resulting from foreseeable negligent security.
- Specifies exceptions to liability, such as for trespassers and certain types of wrongful conduct.
- Establishes standards for security contractors.
- Outlines provisions for trial, liability, and relief in negligent security claims.
- Limits remedies for negligent security against owners and occupiers.
- Requires a showing of foreseeability and other relevant facts for liability.
- Addresses apportionment of fault among responsible parties.
Who is affected
- Property Owners
- Property Occupiers
- Security Contractors
- Visitors to Properties
- Legal Professionals
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