Cardaman v. Sportatorium, Inc.

LETTS, Judge.

A night security guard, employed to protect the grounds and buildings of the Spor-tatorium, detected an unauthorized vehicle driving onto the premises. To further investigate, he entered the main building and climbed a renovation scaffolding for a better view. He fell and was injured. After a jury verdict in the guard’s favor, the trial judge granted the previously filed motion for a directed verdict in favor of the Spor-tatorium. The guard now appeals. We reverse.

The sole issue before us is whether, as a matter of law, the guard exceeded the scope of his invitation, when he…