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Liability Insurance Homeless Encampment Fire
We own vacant land where the homeless set up a camp. We have tried to have them removed, but they keep coming back. Last week they started a campfire. Along came a wind and the fire spread, catching 2 homes on fire. Do we have any liability for this? Unfortunately, we do not have any insurance on this piece of property. We had mowed the weeds, put in a 15' wide swath around the perimeter of the property, and also had installed No Trespassing signs.

Asked on 8/07/04, 1:34 pm

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A. Russell Martin Law Office of A. Russell Martin

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Re: Liability Insurance Homeless Encampment Fire

Hi,

I am very sorry to hear about this situation. You have strong defenses. However, if you are sued, you will need an experienced attorney to ensure all available defenses are properly asserted.

I can help. Call me at (415)364-1604 if you need someone to fight on your behalf.

Best of luck,

Russ

A. Russell Martin, Esq. (SBN 226244)

MARTIN & McPHERSON

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A. Russell Martin, Esq. (SBN 226244)

MARTIN & McPHERSON

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3925 Spring Hill Road

Petaluma, CA 94952

Phone: (415)364-1604

E-Mail: [email protected]

Answered on 8/09/04, 5:34 pm

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Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

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Re: Liability Insurance Homeless Encampment Fire

It appears that you have done all that a reasonable person can and should do to make it known that there is to be no trespassing. Nevertheless, as people are wont to do, they choose to do their own thing, resulting in these unfortunate consequences. Please let me know if I may be of help if it comes down to a defense of a lawsuit.

Answered on 8/09/04, 7:14 pm

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