Maureen McDaid v. Aztec West Condominium Association, Bergen Hydraulic Elevator, and Preferred Management, Inc…

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court held that the res ipsa loquitur doctrine applies to malfunctioning elevator doors, reversed the summary‑judgment ruling that had dismissed Maureen McDaid’s negligence claim, and remanded for further proceedings. The Court also affirmed the condominium association’s non‑delegable duty to maintain elevator safety.