Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury to another person. It involves a breach of duty that causes harm due to carelessness or lack of reasonable care. Here are some key points: Ways a Faith-Based Organization Can Be Held Liable

Merriam-Webster defines Complacency as a feeling of contented self-satisfaction, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like1.  It is a feeling of being satisfied with oneself or with a situation, so that you do not think any change is necessary2. Complacency is often unjustified and can be accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or

I often get questions from churches asking what level of safety and security they should provide, if any. I have talked with churches that opt for no planning or preparedness and others that are very prepared and equipped to respond to most scenarios.  A lot of the discussion seems to be around the resources available,

The below cases demonstrate the various ways in which churches can be held liable for negligence, premises liability, and failure to provide adequate security. They also emphasize the importance of implementing comprehensive risk management practices and adhering to the OSHA General Duty Clause to ensure the safety of congregants and visitors. In an increasingly complex world, faith-based organizations

I often get questions from organizations who prefer to not have a policy or procedure because they won’t get in trouble for violating a plan if it doesn’t exist.  Avoiding deliberate indifference starts with good policy. When writing policies and procedures, organizational leaders should anticipate potential risks and dangerous situations in their industry.  By clearly