Tag Archives: Florida Negligent Security Case
Negligent Gun Owners and Gun Safety
In April 2018, a man was shopping for ammunition at a gun store in Cape Coral when he accidentally discharged his semiautomatic handgun. While no one was injured in the incident, he did leave a bullet hole in the floor. Accidentally discharging your firearm isn’t a crime in Florida, but you can be held… Read More »
Proving a Negligent Security Claim in Florida
In April 2016, a 30-year-old woman was beaten to death at Hialeah’s Chesapeake Motel on Okeechobee Road. The victim was locked out of her room in a bra and jeans and, according to a lawsuit filed by her parents, motel staff did nothing to help their daughter. They also alleged that the staff allowed… Read More »
Negligent Security Case Nets Plaintiff Nearly $600,000 in Damages
Florida property owners have an obligation to keep their visitors safe from harm, including crimes committed by third-parties. Individuals who must meet this standard include commercial business owners, property managers, landlords, and other types of property owners. Those who fail to meet the standard of care required of property owners (which varies based on… Read More »