Can I be charged for “vandalizing” an elevator after being injured during a malfunction and forcing an exit?

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Can I be charged for “vandalizing” an elevator after being injured during a malfunction and forcing an exit?

Waiting an hour for rescue.

Asked on January 7, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Kansas

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

So you were stuck in an elevator and after waiting an hour or so you forced open the doors causing damage to the elevator doors?  I am sure that in this day and age someone could definitely try and charge you or sue you for the damage but I really think that any Judge that holds you liable for it would be ridiculous and I would appeal every ruling I could if it were so.  Listen, I am surprised that you waited that long to act.  I would have tried it after much less time than that being claustrophobic and afraid of elevators to begin with.  If it does come to fruition I would seek help from an attorney (and the media) in your area.  Good luck.


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