Legal Opinion
Carlsen v. Wackenhut Corporation
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided March 8, 1994No. 15332-7-IIPublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Alexander,
J. — Ronda Carlsen appeals an order of the Pierce County Superior Court granting summary judgment to the Wackenhut Corporation, dismissing Carlsen’s claims against Wackenhut for Wackenhut’s alleged negligence in hiring and supervising an employee. We reverse.
On May 10,1989, two 16-year-old girls, Ronda Carlsen and her friend, Heather, attended a rock concert at the Tacoma Dome with some acquaintances. The concert featured a group of musicians known as "Bon Jovi”. During the course of the concert, Carlsen and Heather became separated from their companions. Consequently, they sought…
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