Twila Williams v. Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport…

Summary

The court held that the reckless-disregard exception to municipal inspection immunity does not require actual notice of a specific hazard and is not satisfied merely by disregarding a possible safety impact. Instead, the fact finder must consider whether, under all relevant circumstances, municipal officials consciously disregarded a substantial risk of harm, including the magnitude of potential harm and broader inspection practices. Applying that standard, the court held that the evidence created a genuine issue of material fact and affirmed the Appellate Court's reversal of summary judgment.