Science Spectrum, Inc. v. Martinez

the Court,

in which PHILLIPS, Chief Justice, and SPECTOR, OWEN, BAKER and ABBOTT, Justices, join.

In this premises liability case we decide whether Science Spectrum, Inc., which occupied premises adjacent to that in which Arthur Martinez was injured, owed a legal duty to Martinez by virtue of its control of the premises where his injury occurred, or its creation of a dangerous condition. Based on Science Spectrum’s motion for summary judgment and proof that it did not exercise control over the premises, the trial court granted the motion. The court then severed Martinez’ claims against Science…