My heart, and those of the entire Bay Area, go out to the families and friends whose loved ones died at the Ghost Ship on December 2, 2016. The horrific inferno at the converted, two-story warehouse constitutes the deadliest structure blaze in California since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Nearly a year and a half ago, the Bay Area was rocked by the senseless deaths of six young people who died in the collapse of an apartment balcony in Berkeley. Last Friday night, we experienced another tragedy affecting young people, though with a far greater loss of life. My heart, and those of the …
Reflections On The Devastating Oakland Warehouse Fire Read More »
Thirty-six people died after a fire broke out in a converted warehouse hosting an electronic music show in the Fruitvale District of Oakland near midnight on Friday, December 2, 2016, making it the deadliest structure blaze in California since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Sophie from South San Francisco writes: “I recently moved into an apartment and was taking the trash out at night. I didn’t realize, nor see because the overhead light was out, that there was a curb outside the rear door leading to the dumpster that had been built by the owner to keep the dumpster …
Can I Sue My Apartment Owner For An Injury: Premises Liability Explained Read More »
This week’s question comes from Kimmie L: “Wet weather recently has led to the steps and stairs at my apartment entrance to be slippery. I fell and ended up at the emergency room. Is my landlord responsible?”
This week’s question comes from Richard H. in Berkeley who asks; “I am a Berkeley student and I was shocked and angry that those Irish students died in the balcony collapse. Much of the housing in Berkeley is old and decaying. I don’t know if that is the case with that building on Kittredge Street, …
Premises Liability Law: Who is Legally Responsible for the Balcony Collapse at Berkeley? Read More »
Matt G from Mill Valley asked the following question: “I am a bicyclist. It was wet on the roadway the other day and as I was coming down Market, near 11th Street, there are a series of railroad tracks in the road which my wheel got caught in causing me to fall and get serious …
What Responsibility Does A City Have To Keep Its Streets And Roads Safe? Read More »
This week’s question comes from Jason M. In Pacific who asks: “A friend of mine and I were invited by a group of guys to go to a place in the central valley where you can do motocross on a fairly large piece of land. They have hills which people jump over and other features …
Fault in Recreational Activities Depends on Permissions Read More »
This Week’s Column is a follow up to last week’s question from Marissa C. She fell on some stairs in her senior living community. She wanted to know whether there are safety regulations for stairways in apartments and commercial buildings and whether violation of those regulations can lead to legal liability. This column shall address handrail …
Slip and Fall Lawsuit: Do Your Stairs Meet State Safety Rules? Read More »
Our question this week comes from Marissa: “I am 65 years old. I live in a one of these new ‘over 50 communities’ which was built in the last three years. Recently I was taking my trash out, I walk down the stairs for exercise, and I missed the first step as the carpet was …
Slip and Fall Lawsuit For Inadequate Handrails On Stairs Read More »
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