Majestic Realty Associates, Inc., and Bohen’s, Inc., Plaintiffs-Respondents v. Toti Contracting Co., Inc., a…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division's reversal of the trial court, holding that the Parking Authority owed a non‑delegable duty of care to adjoining property owners when it hired an independent contractor to demolish buildings in a built‑up area. Because demolition is an inherently dangerous activity that requires special precautions, the Authority is liable for the contractor's negligence that caused damage to Majestic Realty and Bohen's goods.