Monthly Archives: September 2019

Rhode Island Eliminates the ‘Open and Obvious’ Doctrine from Premises Liability Law

Thanks to the efforts of Robert E. Craven, House Judiciary Chairman and founder of Robert E. Craven & Associates, Rhode Island no longer follows the common principle of “open and obvious” dangers, which used to be a defense in premises liability cases. Rhode Island law has eliminated the “open and obvious” doctrine, which prevented… Read More »