Nebraska Court of Appeals Reverses Summary Judgment in Staircase Injury Case
The Nebraska Court of Appeals recently reversed a summary judgment involving a delivery worker who fell from an unprotected second-story staircase. The court ruled that factual questions remain regarding whether the property owner should have expected visitors to fail to protect themselves against the danger despite its visibility.
Nebraska Supreme Court Ruling on School Injury and Tort Claims Act Immunity
In a March 2025 decision, the court addressed a negligence claim involving an elementary student injured during a PE class. The court determined a factual dispute prevents immediate dismissal under sovereign immunity, allowing investigation into the possessor’s duty of care.
Nebraska High Court Revives Negligence Lawsuit Over Missing Student
A major lawsuit against Papillion La-Vista Community School District was revived following the disappearance of a disabled student. The ruling emphasizes that immunity is not automatic and reminds possessors of their duty to maintain safety protocols for vulnerable visitors.
New Nebraska Bill LB1100 Could Limit Premises Liability Claims and Damages
Advancing through the legislature, LB1100 would shorten statutes of limitations from four years to three and impose a $5 million cap on non-economic damages, potentially limiting legal options for victims of catastrophic injuries.
The Impact of Social Media Evidence on Nebraska Liability Claims
Digital forensics are becoming central to litigation. Both plaintiffs and defendants increasingly use metadata and geotags from social media to establish property conditions and the timing of hazards in slip-and-fall cases.
