Pennsylvania
A 22 yr old adult male fell into a water filled abandoned strip mining pit and drowned. The property is privately owned, posted for no trespassing, and is unimproved. The male was accompanied by two females, and together they were swimming, drinking and clowning around. The male fell 85 feet down a steep embankment and was pulled from the water 14 hours later. The suit claims negligence on the part of the landowner, stating that he knew that a dangerous condition existed on the property. The landowner does not use, or permit the property to be used, for recreation, hunting, or for any other purpose. Any thoughts?
A 22 yr old adult male fell into a water filled abandoned strip mining pit and drowned. The property is privately owned, posted for no trespassing, and is unimproved. The male was accompanied by two females, and together they were swimming, drinking and clowning around. The male fell 85 feet down a steep embankment and was pulled from the water 14 hours later. The suit claims negligence on the part of the landowner, stating that he knew that a dangerous condition existed on the property. The landowner does not use, or permit the property to be used, for recreation, hunting, or for any other purpose. Any thoughts?