Martinez v. Woodmar IV Condominiums Homeowners Ass'n

OPINION

FELDMAN, Justice.

Carlos Martinez (Plaintiff) was shot while running away from a group of youths who had gathered in the parking lot of the Wood-mar condominium complex. Plaintiff claims the Woodmar IV Condominium Homeowners Association (Defendant) is liable for failing to prevent the attack. The claim was dismissed by summary judgment and the court of appeals affirmed, holding Defendant had no duty to protect Plaintiff. Martinez v. Woodmar IV Condominiums Ass’n, 187 Ariz. 408, 930 P.2d 485 (App.1996). We granted Plaintiff’s petition for review because it presents an important issue of…