March 20, 2018

A defendant's burden on summary judgment in a slip and fall action.

The prima facie showing required of the defendant is determined by plaintiff's allegations of liability. If the complaint does not allege, and the opposition to the motion does not argue, a recurring condition at the site of the accident, the defendant does not have to make a showing as to lack of a recurring condition.

Bader v. River Edge at Hastings Owners Corp., NY Slip Op 01588 (2d Dep't March 14, 2018)

Here is the decision.