Coleman v. Hoffman

Bridgewater, J. —

Roberta Lynn Coleman appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment on her common law premises liability claims against Anderson Hunter, Hoffman, and Olympic Coast Investment, Inc. (OCI). We reverse in part, holding that genuine issues of material fact exist regarding possession of the Sound View II complex by Anderson Hunter and Hoffman. Also, we recognize that mere collection of rents does not establish possession and therefore affirm that portion of the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to OCI.

Facts

In July 1997, Roberta Coleman lived with her six-month-old…