Simpson v. Big Bear Stores Co.

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 73 St.3d 130.] SIMPSON, EXR., APPELLANT, v. BIG BEAR STORES COMPANY, APPELLEE, ET AL. [Cite as Simpson v. Big Bear Stores Co.,

1995-Ohio-203.] Torts—Business owner's duty to warn or protect its business invitees from criminal acts of third parties does not extend to premises not in possession and control of the business owner. A business owner has a duty to warn or protect its business invitees from criminal acts of third parties when the business owner knows or should know that there is a substantial risk of harm to its invitees on…