Attractive Nuisance Doctrine in North Carolina

Yes, North Carolina recognizes the attractive nuisance doctrine. Landowners can be liable for injuries to children attracted to dangerous artificial conditions (e.g., pools, machinery, construction sites) if:

1. Landowner owns/controls the property.
2. Condition is inherently dangerous to children.
3. Landowner knew/should know children would be attracted.
4. Landowner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent access.
5. Child injured as a result.

This imposes a duty to protect trespassing children from foreseeable hazards.