I think we need some of the attorneys on TOTV to chime in. But here are some amateur musings:
1) I'm not clear that the owner has liability JUST because someone is injured on his premises--I believe you would have to show negligence in some way. I don't think there is any law that requires a homeowner to mark stairs in private homes, even for an "open house" My understanding would be based on the principle that the "reasonably prudent" individual, in touring a strange home, would exercise a greater degree of caution in navigating around. This alone could be why 2 lawyers declined the case. That and the amount of $$$ involved may not be worthwhile unless they can tack on "pain and suffering"
2) I agree some lawyer will take the case, it probably won't be F. Lee Bailey. But sometimes just a letter from an attorney is enough to get the homeowner to cooperate
3) The threat is a whole other matter. I believe that was specific enough to be reportable to law enforcement
Lawyers out there--help!
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