Walker v. Sturbridge Partners, Ltd.

After plaintiff Kathy Ann Walker was raped at her apartment, she sued the apartment owners, defendant Sturbridge Partners, Ltd., the operating managers, defendant The Horn Blow Partnership, d/b/ a The Horn Harlow Companies (collectively “Sturbridge”) and the alleged rapist, a fellow tenant at her complex. Plaintiff alleged, inter alia, negligence and breach of contract because a rear kitchen window, through which the assailant gained entry, was not secured despite plaintiff’s prior oral requests. The Sturbridge defendants denied the material allegations and jointly moved for partial summary…