Jim Is a Maintenance Worker Directly Employed by River Valley

Essay

Jim is a maintenance worker directly employed by River Valley Park, a state owned and operated park in South Carolina that charges a fee for any use. While nearing the end of his cleaning route, he discovers that the warning sign in front of a secluded, but steep embankment has been removed. Jim considers erecting a new sign immediately, but decides it is not likely anyone will approach the embankment for several days, since the weather forecast calls for rain. Instead, Jim decides to head home for the day and worry about replacing the sign later that week. The following morning, Sally slips down the embankment while looking for a set of keys she lost earlier in the week while jogging. Sally sues both the state and Jim for negligently maintaining the park facility. Please discuss any legal issues present from the perspective of premise liability.