Vermont Court Rules Power Co Not Liable

A Vermont Supreme Court ruling clears Green Mountain Power of negligence in a 2013 case where a 12-year-old boy suffered severe burns after trespassing into a fenced, high-voltage substation. Despite warning signs and locked gates, the court upheld the lower court’s decision, citing century-old legal precedent that shields landowners from liability for injuries to trespassers — even minors. The court rejected arguments that children’s diminished understanding of danger should alter liability standards, emphasizing that clear warnings and physical barriers were in place. The ruling reinforces existing property law and suggests any changes should come from lawmakers, not the courts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a8f844b832a9b6e