Case #2 (based on scenario 4 on p.99 of the textbook) Prentice, an encyclopedia

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Case #2 (based on scenario 4 on p.99 of the textbook) Prentice, an encyclopedia salesman, telephoned Hall and arranged to visit her at her apartment to show her his firm's latest volumes. When he entered the apartment building, owned by Newman, Prentice found the staircase lighting was out of order. He attempted to climb the stairs in the dark and fell on a loose step. breaking his leg. Hall knew of the faulty lighting and the loose step but had not thought to warn Prentice. No one had told Newman about either defect. What claim does Prentice have against either Hall or Newman?

Explanation / Answer

According to premises liability, residents and property owners are liable for injuries or accidents that occur on their property. Clearly Hall has been careless both in getting the staircase lighting fixed and to inform Prentice regarding it being out of order. As per premises liability, the accident was definitely forseeable and so Hall can sue Prentice for his injuries.

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