Fitzer ex rel. Fitzer v. Greater Greenville South Carolina Young Men's Christian Ass'n

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Matthew Barlow Fitzer appeals from an order granting respondent, Greater Greenville Young Men’s Christian Association, summary judgment. We reverse.

Fitzer paid a fee and attended Camp Greenville which is operated by the respondent. During his stay at the camp he was injured by a rock thrown by another camper. Fitzer brought this negligence action to recover damages for the injuries he sustained. The trial court granted respondent summary judgment holding Fitzer’s claim was barred by the doctrine of charitable immunity.

Fitzer asserts the trial court erred in granting…