Barenborg v. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Carson Barenborg was injured at a party hosted by a local chapter of respondent Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, a national fraternity. Appellant sued respondent for negligence. The trial court granted respondent's motion for summary judgment, concluding respondent owed appellant no duty of care and was not vicariously liable for its local chapter's actions.

Appellant challenges these conclusions on appeal. She contends respondent owed her a duty of care based on: (1) a special relationship between respondent and the local chapter; (2) a special relationship between…