In most states, property owners are responsible for the maintenance of the property. Any injuries or deaths caused by negligence or wrongdoing may result in fines and jail time. In California, the liability in a premises liability lawsuit varies depending on the circumstances. Homeowners, business owners, companies, tenants, and commercial property owners can be held liable in these personal injury lawsuits.
If an injury occurs on a government property such as an educational institution, the statute of limitations for filing a premises liability lawsuit against a public office holder is different than the statute of limitations for filing against commercial or private property owners. Often, such liability requires the filing of a government code claim that precedes a civil complaint and is a shorter time frame than the statute of limigations.