Abdelaal v. Greens at Windy Hill, L.P.

Mikell, Judge.

Janice and Ismail Abdelaal appeal from the denial of their motion for a new trial following a defense verdict entered in their premises liability action against The Greens at Windy Hill, L.P. (“The Greens”), and others who owned and managed The Greens at Windy Hill apartment complex. The cause was tried before a judge and jury in the State Court of Fulton County.

Mrs. Abdelaal was raped in her apartment on July 18, 2000, and she alleged that the assailant was able to enter through a sliding glass door because the lock was broken. She further alleged that she had repeatedly asked…