Bruhn v. L.B. Smith, Inc.

HOFFER, J.,

On May 5, 1990, Justin R. Bruhn, then 14 years old, slipped on a rock as he was climbing in an abandoned quarry owned by L. B. Smith Inc. The quarry had not been in operation for many years, and was partially filled with water. The day of the accident was the first time Justin had visited the quarry; his companion had been there before. Neither of the boys had the owner’s permission to be *431on the property. The defendant posted “no trespassing” signs at various locations around the quarry.

When Justin fell, his companion left the scene in order to seek help. A rescue crew of…