Scifres v. Kraft

JOHNSON, Judge:

This appeal raises the question of the liability of homeowners for damages sustained by a social guest from a swimming pool injury. The Jefferson Circuit Court found a lack of a legal duty and granted summary judgment in favor of the homeowners. We affirm.

On August 15, 1992, Bill and Karen Kraft (the Krafts) hosted a pool party at their home in Jefferson County. The couple had invited approximately forty friends and coworkers to attend the party by distributing a flyer. The invitation described the event as a “luau” party, and informed those invited that it was a “BYOB” or…