Fred Evans was robbed and beaten as he tried to get into his car which was parked in the garage next to his office building. The garage is owned by the landlord for his building and operated by Park America. Fred has noted cots in the remote corners of the garage and shopping carts filled with clothes and cans. Tenants have been approached in the garage by vagrants seeking money. Fred:

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Fred can probably recover from both his landlord and Park America because the garage is owned by the landlord and operated by Park America, both of whom may have a duty to ensure the safety of the premises. The presence of vagrants and signs of habitation in the garage suggest a potential lack of security measures, which could make them liable for not maintaining a safe environment.

Fred Evans Was Robbed and Beaten as He Tried to Get