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Criminal

Aug. 1, 2007

Teenager Caught in Shootout Can't Sue Landlord, Court Says

An El Centro teenager caught in the crossfire of a gang shootout in his mobile home park can't sue his landlord for failing to weed out the troublemakers or hire security guards, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      An El Centro teenager caught in the crossfire of a gang shootout in his mobile home park can't sue his landlord for failing to weed out the troublemakers or hire security guards, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday.
      Preserving a high standard of protection for landlords against third-party liability claims, the court voted 6-1 in fav...

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