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Can we file a lawsuite against an apartment complex if their gate is not working that caused harm to my daughter?
Asked on Nov 06th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Utah
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On October 31, my 16yr old just got home from her job, enter into the apartment where the gate again wasn't working, she was robbed at gunpoint. Still traumatized at this time. What action do I have with the Apartment.
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Business Law Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Very difficult question.. the main thing would be would it have happened if the gate was working? There must be causation and an intervening criminal action was not reasonably foreseeable there is no recovery.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 11:55 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced personal injury attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 11:55 PM
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Perhaps, but not probable. Her primary cause of action is against the robber.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
You would have to show they were negligent and had a duty to protect your daughter.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 11:54 PM
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While it is unfortunate that your daughter was robbed, the apartment probably has no liability. The robber has liability, and should be made to make restitution, but the apartments are not liable.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 11:54 PM