Navigating Negligent Security Cases

When property owners don’t take steps to keep their places safe from predictable crimes, the results can be very serious. Beasley Allen Law Firm has built a reputation for holding negligent property owners accountable—especially in cases where inadequate security leads to violent crimes.

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security happens when a property owner fails to do reasonable things to prevent crimes that could be expected. Some common problems include:

• Poor lighting in parking lots or stairwells
• Broken locks or doors that aren’t secure
• No surveillance cameras
• No trained security staff
• Ignoring previous problems or threats

If someone is a victim of crimes like assault, robbery, or shootings, they may be able to get compensation if these security failures played a part in their injuries.

Standards and Oversight

Providing security is a duty that can’t be passed on to someone else. Courts usually look at whether the crime was predictable based on past incidents and whether the property owner knew about the risks.

What to look for:

• Looking into past criminal activity around the property
• Checking how the property owner responded to known threats
• Showing how the lack of security caused the incident

Recent Case Spotlight: Buckhead Nightclub Shooting

One of Beasley Allen’s recent negligent security cases involves a tragic shooting at Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead, Atlanta. On May 12, 2024, a patron brought a loaded gun into the nightclub and was allowed to stay. Later, this person opened fire, killing two people and injuring four others, including 21-year-old Albany State University student Mariam “Mari” Creighton.

Parker Miller and Key Lamberth filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mari’s parents, claiming that the nightclub’s failure to enforce basic security rules directly led to this tragedy. The case has received a lot of attention and shows the firm’s commitment to justice for victims of preventable violence.

Protecting Patrons

Negligent security litigation is not just about financial compensation—it’s about holding people accountable and making changes in the system. Our goal is to help make sure that businesses and property owners take the necessary steps to protect their customers and communities.