Legal Blog
Summary Judgment in Rainy Day Slip and Falls May be a Thing of The Past
Plaintiff testified that she slipped on “standing water,” but could not describe the depth, width, or quantity of water.
Landlord not Liable for Deck Collapse at Rental Home
As the Court held, landlords are not insurers of their tenants’ safety, and liability only arises where the landlord is on notice of a defect and therefore the necessity for repair.
No Pre-Suit Notice Required to Sue Cities for Intentional Acts
In an historic decision, the Court unanimously held that the ante litem (pre-suit) notice required for bringing suit against a municipality applies only to allegations of negligence, not to intentional acts.
Negligent Entrustment Despite a Clean Pre-Employment Background Check ?
What should business owners do before allowing employees to drive company vehicles?