Henrie v. Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

I. Nature op the Case

This case arises out of injuries suffered by Bryan N. Henrie (“Henrie”) while he was participating in a community service event organized by the Mormon Helping Hands (“Helping Hands”), a priesthood-directed program run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the “Church”). Henrie asserts on appeal that the district court erred when it dismissed his tort claim on summary judgment. We affirm the judgment.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

In June of 2012, a fire broke out in the Charlotte Creek area of Pocatello. Once the fire had been put out, Helping Hands…