Comment by javajosh

I am not blaming you. I am trying to point out places where you could have reduced the chance of being harmed. In particular, when she approached you and came within arms length, you could have put away your phone. Next time, I hope you do. That is NOT the same as saying it was your fault she destroyed it. It is her fault. My advice is based on the sad truth that the cost of getting justice >> the cost of buying a new phone, so I'm saying: when confronted with an angry person, put your valuables away, because getting them to actually replace that item will be more pain than the initial damaging interaction.

As for your neighbor, yes, it sounds like he's a crazy person. And the lockdown has taken even moderately crazy people and pushed them over the edge!