Who Bears Responsibility in Abandoned Buildings | New Orleans News

When a teen fell at Plaza Tower, the fallout sparked a brutal debate: who’s really responsible when danger lurks in abandoned buildings? The owner admitted he couldn’t police it—vagrants, thieves, and thrill-seekers all slipped through. Lawyers say liability hinges on whether risks were foreseeable and if owners took enough steps to stop them. Even though trespassers have few rights, security needs vary wildly—and courts often end up guessing. And if you post videos of crimes that lead to injury or death? You could face serious added time behind bars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/58577e89c42dc69f