Shanney v. Boston Madison Square Garden Corp.

The defendant operated a large indoor amphitheatre known as “Boston Garden,” in which hockey games were played upon artificial ice. On the evening of January 9, 1932, the plaintiff, while a spectator at one of the games, was suddenly struck and injured by a “puck” which was driven off the playing surface.

The plaintiff’s sister bought the tickets for herself and the plaintiff. The defendant’s usher took them to their seats. The defendant gave no notice of the danger from flying “pucks.” The players were not employees of the defendant. No contention is made that the defendant is liable for any…