About this episode

This episode provides a lighthearted legal analysis of the potential liability of Kevin McCallister in the holiday film Home Alone.

In Home Alone, young Kevin McCallister tries to protect himself from two bungling burglars. But could Kevin be held liable for their injuries? Join us for a lighthearted legal look at this holiday classic.

People in this episode

Host: TJIO

Topics covered

• personal injury
• liability
• holiday classic
• legal analysis
• burglary

Keywords

• personal injury
• liability
• Home Alone
• Kevin McCallister
• legal analysis

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Books & works: Home Alone

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