No Landlord Liability Where On-Premises Assault Not Committed by “Intruders”
One type of “premises liability” case arises from injuries sustained on a landowner’s property as a result of a third-party’s acts, namely, criminal conduct. However, whether an injured plaintiff can recover depends on the third party’s status. As explained by the Appellate Division, First Department in Hierro v. New York City Housing Authority (decided December…
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