Assertion: special duty | /r/CapableOf | exist regarding special duty exception
Facets:
value: to the public duty doctrine
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Regarding the "special duty exception" to the public duty doctrine, a special duty of care exists when (1) officials, by their actions, affirmatively undertake to protect the plaintiff, and the plaintiff relies upon the undertaking; 2) a statute specifically provides for a cause of action against an official or municipality for injuries resulting to a particular class of individuals, of which the plaintiff is a member, from failure to enforce certain laws; or 3) the plaintiff alleges a cause of action involving intent, malice, or reckless misconduct.[DePalma v. Metro.