TRENTACOST V. BRUSSEL
412 A.2d 436 (1980)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a dispute over inadequate security and liability for
criminal assault.
FACTS: Trentacost (P) was a tenant who was attacked in her apartment building. P rented
from Brussel (D) for ten years. The building in question had eight dwelling units located
over street level stores. There was no lock on the front door. There was a history of
criminal activity in and around the building. P claimed that D had promised to install a
lock on the front door. D denied that testimony. P got the verdict of $3,000, additur was
refused, and P got a verdict of $25,000 on the second trial. The appellate division
affirmed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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