Premises
Liability |
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Premises
Liability – Inadequate Security Resulting in a Stabbing
Jury Verdict - $165,000 |
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In this inadequate security premises liability case, Blume Goldfaden
partner John Molinari represented a bar patron who was viciously
stabbed by an unknown assailant as he exited the bar after
a New Year's celebration. The victim nearly died from the
wounds and a claim was brought against the bar for failing
to provide adequate security. Mr. Molinari was able to show
the jury that the bar had an off duty police officer working
there on other busy nights, but they did not provide any security
for this busy New Year's party. The bar claimed that although
no security was present it would not have mattered since the
attack occurred outside, and no security measures would have
prevented it. An offer of $25,000. was made during jury selection,
which was rejected. After a 5 day trial the jury returned
a verdict of $165,000.
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Premises
Liability
Inadequate Security
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