In Mowrey v. Eagle Rutland, LLC, et al., Vt. Super. Ct., Docket No. 284-5-18 Rdcv (Aug. 5, 2020), the court held that a non-possessory, arms-length commercial landlord that leased the premises to a supermarket could not be...more
8/11/2020
/ Arm's Length Principle ,
Business Invitees ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Delivery Drivers ,
Exclusive Control ,
Landlords ,
Lease Term ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Premises Liability ,
Retailers ,
Successor Interests ,
Supermarkets ,
Tenants
In a significant decision issued on Friday, July 18, 2014, involving a retail store, the Vermont Supreme Court has abolished the old premises liability distinction between “business invitees” (i.e., customers) and licensees...more