Richard Dolsen, Jr. v. Veoride Inc

Summary

The court held that Indiana’s firefighter’s rule and first-responder’s rule are distinct doctrines. The first-responder’s rule did not bar Dolsen’s claim because he challenged negligence involving a dangerous wall opening, not the negligence that caused the fire. Applying the firefighter’s rule, the court held that factual disputes remained regarding VeoRide’s knowledge of the danger and its duty to warn, so it reversed summary judgment and remanded.