Maria E. v. 599 West Associates

OPINION OF THE COURT

Yvonne Gonzalez, J.

This action arose as a result of an intentional criminal act committed against plaintiff at the apartment building where she resided (hereinafter, the premises) on November 3, 1996. Plaintiff alleges that her assailant gained access to the premises due to the negligent maintenance, operation and control of the front entrance to the premises including, but not limited to, the lack of a working locking mechanism or intercom. Defendant, 599 West Associates (hereinafter, Associates), admits it owned and controlled the premises. Defendants, Apple Intercom &…