Premises Liability

For many years, clients from a broad spectrum of industries have turned to Taylor Duane Barton & Gilman attorneys for representation in cases involving premises liability. Our clients include several of the nation’s largest retailers with locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; commercial and residential property owners; real estate holding companies and trusts; hospitals and nursing homes.

Taylor Duane attorneys have successfully defended businesses against claims of liability arising from the sale of alcoholic beverages, worksite accidents , negligent security claims, and alleged exposure to lead paint and toxic substances.

Some recent premises liability successes include:

  • Obtaining summary judgment for a commercial landlord against a worker claiming he was injured on leased property.
  • Defending a landlord at arbitration in a premises liability case involving a fall at an apartment building.
  • Obtaining a jury verdict for a national movie theater chain in a case alleging a failure to properly illuminate a handrail.