Easler v. HEJAZ TEMPLE OF GREENVILLE, SC

Chandler, Justice:

Hejaz Temple A.·.A.·.O.·.N.·.M.·.S.·.(Hejaz) and the Imperial Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America (Council) appeal from jury verdicts received by Respondent George Blanton Easier (Easier) for actionable negligence, and by Easler’s wife (Wife) for loss of consortium.

We affirm.

BACKGROUND FACTS

Easier, a candidate for Hejaz membership, was injured during a “hazing” event which was part of initiation ceremonies.

The event directly involved is known as the “mattress-rotating barrel trick.” It requires each candidate to slide down an eight to nine foot high…