“Church Insurance: Determine if your church has the right insurance”

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020by Josh S. Tatum in employment, fiduciary responsibilities, governance, insurance, property

“Church Insurance: Determine if your church has the right insurance” From ChurchLaw&Tax’s series “15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know,” see the post here.

“Churches’ Bill of Rights” from Ind. Att’y Gen. & Lt. Gov.

10 months ago by Josh S. Tatum 1 min read No comments

On May 14, 2025, Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita and…

Ind.: “Premises” Means Entire Parcel for State’s Church Liability Shield

1 year ago by Josh S. Tatum 3 min read No comments

Indiana statute protects worshipping communities from claims based on personal injuries sustained on their properties “used primarily for worship services.” The only duty owed to injured persons is to warn of hidden dangers of which it has actual knowledge and not to intentionally harm the person. So if someone gets hurt in a worship space, the religious organization very likely will have a quick exit from any lawsuit brought as a result. But what if the injury occurs elsewhere on property that also has a church building, like next to the parking lot? Is that still part of property used primarily for worship? The Indiana Supreme Court just unanimously answered “Yes.”