When a death occurs as a result of wrongdoing or negligence of another person, family members are eligible for a loss of consortium claim. Each jurisdiction has different specifics, but a majority of claims are made by the spouse or partnered of the injured or deceased person. From there, the [...]
Earlier in 2015, the Supreme Court of Florida issued a ruling against Sanders in the Sanders v. ERP Operating Limited Partnership. We’re writing this blog post with excitement as the Supreme Court has issued a new opinion which reverses an earlier Fourth District Court of Appeal decision. This reversal is [...]
Richard Matt and his wife were in the parking lot of a hotel in Atlanta. While taking luggage out of the trunk of his car, Matt got shot by robbers. Matt sued the hotel for negligent security on the grounds that the crime was foreseeable. He presented evidence that 81 [...]
What is Negligent Security? Suppose you are attacked or robbed in a bar, nightclub, restaurant, hotel, apartment complex, condominium complex, casino, mall, liquor store, gas station, parking garage, school, or other commercial or educational establishment. The person who attacked or robbed you is liable for your injuries and losses. However, [...]