McKinney v. H.M.K.G. & C., Inc.

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Judge.

I. Factual and ProceduRal Background

This case involves a question of premises liability. At issue is a landlord’s duty to a tenant’s business invitee for injuries sustained on the leased premises. After respondent Danielle McKinney fell over a ledge inside of the XO Club in Kansas City, she brought an action against the club’s owner and against the appellant, who owns the building in which the club is located. Ms. McKinney asserted claims against these defendants for common law negligence, negligence per se, and punitive damages. The negligence per se claim was based…