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Date: 10-11-2024
Case Style:
Case Number: 1:23-cv-03898
Judge: Christine P. O'Hearn
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (Camden County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Brett Eric Feldman and Michael J. Reilly
Description:
New Jersey's premises liability law holds property owners responsible for keeping their property safe for visitors:
Duty of care
Property owners owe a duty of care to ensure their property is safe for visitors, including customers, residents, and guests.
Liability
Property owners are liable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions, such as poor lighting, slippery floors, or unstable structures.
Claims
Injured parties may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related losses.
Invitees
Property owners have a heightened duty of care to invitees, such as shoppers, who are on the property for a business purpose.
Warning signs
Landowners with dangerous artificial conditions, like high voltage electrical transformers, must post warning signs.
To recover damages, claimants must prove they were on the property with permission, either as a guest or a licensee. A guest is someone invited to the property for a social or personal reason, while a licensee is someone who has an independent right to enter the property.
The concept of premises liability is based on the idea that property owners should prevent foreseeable harm that could occur on their property.
Outcome: 10/11/2024 35 TEXT ORDER: The Court hereby CONVERTS the in-person settlement conference scheduled for October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am to a virtual proceeding via Microsoft Teams. The Court will provide a link to counsel via email. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal on 10/11/2024. (eap) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/11/2024 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal: Teams Settlement Conference held on 10/11/2024. (bda) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/11/2024 36 Order Administratively Terminating Action - 60 Day, Pending Consummation of Settlement. Administrative Termination deadline set for 12/10/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal on 10/11/2024. (sms2) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
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