An owner abandoned his van in an alley in Chicago. In spite of repeated complaints to the

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An owner abandoned his van in an alley in Chicago. In spite of repeated complaints to the police, the van was allowed to remain in the alley. After several months, it was stripped of most of the parts that could be removed. Jamin Ortiz, age 11, was walking down the alley when the van’s gas tank exploded. The flames from the explosion set fire to Jamin’s clothing, and he was severely burned. Jamin and his family brought suit brought against the city of Chicago to recover damages for his injuries. Could the city be held responsible for injuries caused by property owned by someone else? Why or why not? [Ortiz v Chicago, 398 NE2d 1007 (Ill App)]

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Andersons Business Law and the Legal Environment

ISBN: 978-0324786668

21st Edition

Authors: David p. twomey, Marianne moody Jennings

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