Brian Strunk v. Joseph Zoltanski, and Sophie Zoltanski

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's denial of summary judgment, holding that a landlord who knows a tenant will keep a vicious dog and has the ability to control the premises must take reasonable precautions to protect third persons, creating a duty that may render the landlord liable. Justice Kaye dissented, arguing that the majority improperly expands landlord liability.