San Jose cop shot in 2023 ambush sues condo owner for renting to gunman
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Officer Erin Allen, ambushed and shot during a domestic violence call, is suing the gunman's landlord for negligence due to the gunman's violent criminal history. Allen's injury has severely impacted her health and career with the San Jose Police Department. Legal experts suggest the case may face challenges related to landlord liability and discrimination laws. Allen's attorney argues that the gunman's background created a dangerous environment, which contributed to the incident, highlighting the risks posed by renting to individuals with violent pasts.
The types of crimes he was previously convicted of are outrageous. When a landlord is agreeing to rent to this person, they are basically creating a dangerous condition.
Officer Erin Allen is now suing the gunman's landlord for ultrahazardous negligence, claiming the landlord's decision to rent to him contributed to the shooting.
Read at The Mercury News
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