Risk Management
Risk ManagementBasketball
Risk Management Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. 1
D.I.M.
Risk Assessment Matrix* Chart from: Texas State Student Center, http://www.millikin.edu/studentdev/studentprograms/studentorganizations/Documents/Risk%20Assessment%20Matrix.PDF
Risk Assessment Matrix Cont.* Chart from: Texas State Student Center, http://www.millikin.edu/studentdev/studentprograms/studentorganizations/Documents/Risk%20Assessment%20Matrix.PDF
Basketball RisksFacility
Spectators
Hazards
Players/Participants
Staff
Equipment
FacilityCourt ConditionsHandicap AccessibilityHazards outside Arena-parking lot- fences-sidewalksFacility AuditPeriodic & Daily InspectionsDwyer vs. Diocese of Rockville CenterSpringer vs. University of DaytonAccess Now vs South Florida Stadium
Spectators
Crowd Control
Spectator Seating
Remedies: Security (quantity and quality), signs and barriers, alcohol restriction, release of liability
CasesHopkins v. Connecticut Sportsplex, LLC
Bahrenburg v. AT&T Broadband, LLC
Geeslin v. Bryant; Eneman v. Richter
Players/ParticipantsNegligence/RecklessnessGross NegligenceNegligent SupervisionNegligent Duty Dotzler vs TuttleFugazy vs Corbetta Mastropolo vs Goshen Central School District
HazardsInspection ChecklistForeseeabilityCrisis Management PlanEmergency Response PlanCriminal Issue -Simple-AggravatedMaheshwari vs City New YorkCohen vs. Sterling MetsMausnner vs Atlantic City Country Club
Cases
StaffAn employer can be vicariously liable for the acts committed by an employee under the theory of Respondeat Superior.
Respondeat Superior: A legal doctrine that holds the employer or principal responsible for the acts of its employees or agents committed within the scope of employment. 3McCollin v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
Robinson v. Downs
Schnarrs v. Girard Board of Education
EquipmentEquipment Safe, durable, designed for a specific use
Usage Properly used and maintained correctly
Remedies highest quality, proper training, regular inspection and waiversCasesTraub v. Cornell
Beacon v. Morales City School District
Calarco v. YMCA of Greater Metropolitan Chicago
References 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_management 2. Nolos Free Dictionary of Law Terms and Legal Definitions3. Texas State Student Center, http://www.millikin.edu/studentdev/studentprograms/studentorganizations/Documents/Risk%20Assessment%20Matrix.PDF4. Westlaw5. Cotten, O. J., & Wolohan, J. T. (2010). Law for recreation and sport managers (5th ed.). Dubuque, IA: KendallHunt.
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