Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New Jersey

Generally speaking, yes.

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Actually, I disagree with my colleague. I think generally speaking one is not responsible for the criminal acts of another.

If I lend you my car to run some errands and you park at the mall and it gets stolen, do you think I can sue you solely on account of that? No, but if you were negligent like if it was shown that you left the doors open and the keys in the ignition then I can sue on account of your negligence.

You have the same scenario here. If the person's home was robbed, for example, an insurance claim should be submitted and you may get some relief that way. But if this was something of value that you left in the possession of another, there is an onus on you to account for contingencies. For example, making sure it is covered by insurance. You may want to check with own homeowners or renters provider as well.

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