Fairman v. A.A. Gallagher Warehousing Corp.

KALISH, J.,

I. BACKGROUND

The minor plaintiff brought this action against defendants Gallagher Warehousing Corp. (Gallagher) and the City of Philadelphia (City) for injuries suffered on March 15, 1976, while playing in an abandoned warehouse allegedly owned by defendant Gallagher. Plaintiff contends that since the City had knowledge of the dangerous conditions in this warehouse but took no precautionary measures to protect plaintiff, the City is responsible for his injuries. The City filed preliminary objections in the nature of a demurrer, asserting that it could not be liable since it had no…