Daily Archives: February 15, 2011

Abandoned Building Owner Not Liable For Murder

Mr. Acosta was dragged into an abandonedbuilding, robbed and murdered by Mr. Melendez-Sanchez. The plaintiff, administratix of Acosta’s estate, claimed that thebuilding was a public nuisance as it was abandoned and unlocked. She argued if the building had been properly sealed, Melendez-Sanchez would not have been able to break in and murder Acosta. The Kings […]