Practice Area Category: Sexual Assault

We represented a victim that was sexually assaulted at her apartment complex. We sued the apartment owner and its manager for failing to use ordinary care to make their apartment complex safe. Our investigation showed that hundreds of 9-1-1 calls had been made by tenants of the apartment complex in the year prior to our client being assaulted. Many of these 9-1-1 calls were for violent crimes. The apartment complex knew of these crimes and failed to warn our client of the dangers and failed to take reasonable steps to ensure a safe living environment for its tenants and guests. We litigated the case and the defendants tendered the full insurance policy limits of $6,000,000. Continue reading →

Our client was sexually assaulted and shot at an apartment complex where she resided. The apartment
complex had a history of violent crimes being committed on the premises and the management never
notified or made our client aware of the dangers. The apartment complex assured our client that they
had certain security measures in place, when in fact they did not. The security cameras did not function,
and the common areas had very poor lighting. Further, the front gate of the apartment complex was
permanently broken, allowing anyone to come in off the street. We filed suit for negligent security and
premises liability. Continue reading →