Luigi Monaco and Francesca Monaco, His Wife, Plaintiffs-Appellants and Cross-Respondents v. Hartz Mountain…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the trial court's directed verdict for Hartz Mountain, holding that the commercial landlord owed a duty of reasonable care to its invitees to inspect and warn of hazardous conditions on its premises, even though the sign was owned by the City. The Court also affirmed the reversal of the summary judgment in favor of the City, allowing the City’s liability issue to proceed, and remanded the case for further proceedings.