Section 9.16 Third Element: Dangerous Condition Created Reasonably Foreseeable Risk of Harm

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

3. (§9.16) Third Element: Dangerous Condition Created Reasonably Foreseeable Risk of Harm

Public entities are not responsible for all risks of harm from a dangerous condition of property, but only for those that are foreseeable. Williams v. City of Independence, 931 S.W.2d 894 (Mo. App. W.D. 1996). In Williams, the court held that it was not foreseeable that a motorist would:

· cross the center line;

· travel across the oncoming lane of traffic;

· drive through several front lawns; and

· strike a

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