No Proof that Safety Glass Required in Door

May 31, 2004

LVT Number: 17344

Tenant sued landlord for negligence. Her child was injured when his hand went through a pane of glass in the building entrance door. Tenant claimed that landlord should have used safety glass in the door. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. The court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant showed no proof that landlord violated industry standards or custom by not using safety glass. There was also no proof that landlord had prior notice that the glass in the door caused a dangerous condition.

Tenant sued landlord for negligence. Her child was injured when his hand went through a pane of glass in the building entrance door. Tenant claimed that landlord should have used safety glass in the door. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. The court ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant showed no proof that landlord violated industry standards or custom by not using safety glass. There was also no proof that landlord had prior notice that the glass in the door caused a dangerous condition.

Mele v. Golian Realty Co., Inc.: NYLJ, 5/28/04, p. 31, col. 6 (App. Div. 2 Dept.; Smith, JP, Miller, Miller, Luciano, JJ)

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