Is a property owner liable for injuries sustained when a person falls on a public sidewalk abutting the owner’s totally vacant lot?
Yes, said the New Jersey Supreme Court. Padilla v. Young Il An (A-43-22) (087862) N.J. (2024).
"When the Legislature ... fails to provide guidance to property owners and innocent injured parties, it is the responsibility of the courts to do so," writes former Superior Court Judge Louis F. Locascio.
July 22, 2024 at 02:00 PM
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Is a property owner liable for injuries sustained when a person falls on a public sidewalk abutting the owner’s totally vacant lot?
Yes, said the New Jersey Supreme Court. Padilla v. Young Il An (A-43-22) (087862) N.J. (2024).
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