The Vermont Supreme Court just issued a new premises liability decision, clearing a non-possessory property owner from a wrongful death claim made by an invitee of the commercial tenant. Here’s the decision and a very brief...more
In Mowrey v. Eagle Rutland, LLC, et al., Vt. Super. Ct., Docket No. 284-5-18 Rdcv (Aug. 5, 2020), the court held that a non-possessory, arms-length commercial landlord that leased the premises to a supermarket could not be...more
8/11/2020
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Business Invitees ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Delivery Drivers ,
Exclusive Control ,
Landlords ,
Lease Term ,
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Premises Liability ,
Retailers ,
Successor Interests ,
Supermarkets ,
Tenants