Ghaffari v. Turner Construction Co.

The question presented is whether the “open and obvious” doctrine has any application in a claim brought under the “common work area” doctrine. We conclude that it does not.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This case arises out of a slip and fall incident that occurred during construction of an IMAX theater at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The premises were owned by the Edison Institute, better known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (Edison). Edison signed a construction contract with defendant Turner Construction Company (Turner), whereby Turner agreed to act as the construction…