Sciarrotta v. Global Spectrum

The limited duty rule is unique. It applies to sports venues in respect of a specific peril, that of objects leaving the field of play that may injure spectators in the stands. It provides *348that a sports venue owner or operator that provides screened seating (1) “ ‘sufficient for those spectators who may be reasonably anticipated to desire protected seats on an ordinary occasion[,]’ ” and (2) “‘in the most dangerous section’ of the stands,” has satisfied its duty of care to those spectators. Schneider v. Am. Hockey & Ice Skating Ctr., Inc., 342 N.J.Super. 527, 533-34, 777 A.2d 380 (App.Div.)…