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Britney Ann Mazanec Killed in Hideaway Lounge Shooting.

Britney Ann Mazanec Killed in Niles Bar Shooting. (WFMJ.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this tragic loss of Britney Mazanec and are justice and compensation available to Ms. Mazanec’s family?

LOCAL NEWS

A woman is dead after being found shot at a Niles, Ohio bar early Sunday morning, February 24, 2019.

According to WFMJ.com, “the incident happened at the Hideaway Lounge bar and grill on Route 422 at around 2:30 am.”  The news report indicates “the victim is 33-year-old Britney Ann Mazanec.”  According to TribToday.com, one suspect was taken into custody and “investigators are gathering information on what led up to the shooting.”

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Bar and lounge patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided in the bar parking lot and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • Was the suspect seen on the property before the incident?
  • What security measures, such as bright parking lot lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Ms. Mazanec at the time of the shooting?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the bar or parking lot owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Ms. Mazanec’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that Ms. Mazanecs family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

OUR RESULTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims and their families and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for out Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Cyril Smith Killed Club 54 Nightclub Shooting Lauderhill

Cyril Smith Killed, Others Injured, in Lauderhill Nightclub Shooting. (NBCMiami.com)

Could the tragic loss of Cyril Smith have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims and their families?

Local News

Gunfire erupted at a Lauderhill, Florida nightclub early Sunday morning, February 24, 2019, claiming the life of one and injuring others.  According to Local10.com, “around 2:30 a.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Club 54 strip club in the 3100 block of West Broward Boulevard and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound inside.”  The victim was transported to “Broward Health Medical Center, where he died of his injuries,” according to the news report.  “Several people suffered minor injuries trying to run away from the shooting,” according to Local10.com.  MiamiHerald.com is reporting “[p]olice didn’t identify the man, but Instagram and Facebook posts by family and friends identified the man shot at Club 54 as 25-year-old Cyril Smith, a Plantation High graduate from Fort Lauderdale.”

A witness inside the establishment described the scene to NBCMiami.com, “Imagine everybody just on you, like trying to get out of one club, out of one door…[i]t was crazy.”  A suspect has apparently yet to be identified.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • Does the nightclub screen for violent weapons at the entry?
  • Are exit doors clearly marked?
  • What nightclub security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Smith and others at the time of the shooting?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the nightclub owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, Mr. Smith’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.  Additionally, any other victims of the shooting may pursue claims for their injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that Mr. Smith’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Obtained Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements for our Clients…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Anastasia Linette Lowery Killed in Mike's Warehouse Shooting.

Anastasia Lowery Killed in Timmonsville Nightclub Shooting. (Stock Photo: murraylegal.com)

Could the tragic loss of Anastasia Lowery have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the Ms. Lowery’s family?

Local News

Gunfire erupted at a Timmonsville, South Carolina nightclub early Saturday morning, February 23, 2019, claiming the life of one woman.  According to WMBFnews.com, “deputies responded around 2:21 am to several 911 calls of a shooting at Mike’s Warehouse, a night club located on East Smith Street in Timmonsville.”  One patron was shot and killed during the incident. “Florence County Coroner identified the victim as 30-year-old Anastasia Linette Lowery of Effingham.,” WBTW.com is reporting.

Media outlets report no word of any suspects or arrests.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • Does the nightclub have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the facility?
  • What nightclub security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Ms. Lowery and others at the time of the shooting?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the nightclub owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, Ms. Lowery’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that Ms. Lowery’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

Our Results:  We’ve Obtained Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements for our Clients

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.