On Duty: Private Security Companies and the Threshold Element of a Negligence Claim

Imagine the following hypothetical. The owner of an ice rink, where a famous figure skater trains, hires a private security company.  The owner’s main concern is that the rink has become overwhelmed with onlookers.  These crowds swell beyond the building’s capacity, exposing him to large fines for violating the town’s building code.  In addition, the …