Wisconsin's Safe Place Statute (Wis. Stat. § 101.11) holds employers and property owners to a higher standard than ordinary negligence for the safety of frequenters and employees. It applies to 'public buildings' and places of employment, covering both structural defects and unsafe conditions of operation.
Higher Than Ordinary Negligence
Who Is Protected
'Frequenters' — customers, visitors, and employees — are covered. The duty runs to keeping the premises as safe as the nature of the place reasonably permits.
Why It Matters to Your Claim
Because the standard is elevated, Safe Place claims can succeed where an ordinary negligence claim might struggle. An attorney can tell you whether the statute applies.
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