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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-06451 · Appeal

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Man sues after falling on a Brooklyn sidewalk. Should the building owner pay?

A pedestrian sues a building owner over a fall on a broken sidewalk.

TL;DR

  1. 1A man fell on a Brooklyn sidewalk and got hurt.
  2. 2He blames the nearby building's owner and wants them to pay for his injuries.
  3. 3The owner says they aren't responsible because they didn't know the sidewalk was broken.

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Man hurt on sidewalk blames owner. Should the court let his suit go forward?

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