Haunted House operators, like any other business owners, have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment for their visitors. Under premises liability law, they have a duty of care towards their patrons, which means they must take reasonable actions to prevent potential hazards or foreseeably dangerous conditions.

To have a valid claim against a haunted house owner or operator, you must demonstrate that your injury resulted from their negligent actions or failure to fulfill their duty of care. This could include cases where the haunted house owners:

 Failed to properly maintain the premises, leading to trip hazards or unsafe structural conditions.

Did not adequately train or supervise their actors or employees, resulting in physical harm.

Created an excessive risk of injury by utilizing dangerous props or effects, such as pyrotechnics or strobe lights, without proper safety precautions.

Ignored or overlooked patrons’ reports of potential dangers, such as broken bones or traumatic brain injuries.

Haunted houses inherently involve a level of risk, as visitors willingly subject themselves to frights and scares. This concept, known as the assumption of risk, means that visitors understand and accept the potential risks associated with the haunted attraction.