BROWN, J.
Jennifer Craig, a janitor working for an independent contractor, sued Washington Trust Bank (Bank) for negligence arising from a third person criminal assault occurring one night as she left the Bank to empty trash. The trial court granted summary judgment against her. Generally, no duty exists to protect others from the criminal acts of third persons. However, some special relationships may give rise to exceptions to this general rule. We agree with the...
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