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Security Lapse? Our Legal Take: Teen Killed in La Tropicana Nightclub Shooting

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19-year-old Eduardo Angon Del Villar was reportedly shot and killed outside La Tropicana nightclub early Sunday morning, August 30, 2015.

Per media reports, Mr. Villar was shot multiple times outside La Tropicana nightclub, on West Columbia Street, around 1:30am. The young victim was apparently transported to Lourdes Medical Center where he tragically succumbed to fatal injuries.

According to the Tri-City Herald, “The shooting Sunday wasn’t the first at the dance club, which allows entry to guests 18 and older, and also serves alcohol. A drive-by shooting in 2011 outside the club injured a former owner.”  Authorities have allegedly made two arrests in connection with the shooting.

Our Legal Take

While relieved the alleged assailants are in custody, The Murray Law Firm is questioning whether the shooting may have been avoided and whether a potential nightclub security lapse may also hold responsibility in this tragedy.

  • What nightclub and parking lot security measures, such as weapons screenings, surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and security patrols, were in place at the time of the shooting? Did any such precautions fail?
  • What age restrictions are in place at the nightclub and how is this enforced? Was alcohol a factor in the shooting?
  • Were any additional security precautions implemented by the club, following the reported 2011 shooting, to protect patrons and deter such crime?

Generally, nightclub owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.  Should the facts of this matter reveal that the owner or management of the nightclub failed provide adequate security,  the family of young Eduardo Angon Del Villar may elect to pursue a legal claim for his wrongful death. Under such a claim, the family may be entitled to substantial compensation for their loss.  Given the complexities of pursuing such a potential case, it is imperative that the family immediately retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.  Based upon its prior experience in handling nightclub security negligence cases, 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.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

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The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in representing victims of security negligence occurring in parking lots and nightclubs.  We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and one of our Clients recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict.

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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Choosing the Right Attorney

Selecting the right attorney for you or your family is highly important. You must feel confident that the attorney you hire has a complete understanding of the law applicable to your particular case, and has successful experience in handling such cases.

Important: Do not hire a lawyer who has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct!!!

You should not hire an attorney who calls you or visits you unsolicited, or anyone that contacts you directly to offer legal services. This activity is strictly prohibited by Rule 7.3 of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which states as follows:

ABA Center for Professional ResponsibilityA LAWYER “SHALL NOT” CONTACT A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT THROUGH A “LIVE TELEPHONE” OR AN “IN-PERSON” VISIT.

– RULE 7.3, ABA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

If an attorney, or someone acting on behalf of an attorney, contacts you in this manner, that attorney is in violation of this Rule. This unethical and unprofessional activity on the part of the lawyer is good sign that you should stay away. It is imperative that you are represented by an attorney who is capable of advocating for you within the confines of the law, and an attorney who fails to abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct is probably not the best fit. In fact, any such attorney should be immediately reported to the local State Bar Association. If you have been contacted in such an unsolicited manner, contact us and we’ll assist you in filing a report.

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New Illinois legislation will allow cameras in nursing home rooms, a move supporters believe will deter abuse and neglect of elderly and disabled residents.

Pantagraph News reports, Bill HB2462 was signed by Governor Bruce Rauner on Friday, August 21, 2015, and will take effect on January 1.

The bill “requires the resident and any roommate to consent to having a video or audio recording device installed. It would be up to residents or their families to pay for the devices.”

In 2013, The Illinois Department of Health reportedly deemed 106 allegations of abuse, neglect and theft by nursing home staff to be valid.

The new legislation illuminates the critical need for nursing home reform. Elderly and disabled residents, who may be unable to care for themselves, deserve a safe home with trained, respectful staff and attentive care.

Our Legal Take

Advocates for elderly rights and nursing home abuse and negligence attorneys at The Murray Law Firm hope the new legislation will empower families to more closely monitor the care and treatment of their loved ones and send a grave warning to nursing home owners and managers across the country.

Generally, nursing home owners and management companies are required to exercise reasonable care to avoid injury to residents and to protect them from any foreseeable harm.  This responsibility is paramount when undertaking the care of a disabled resident who may not be able to care for him- or herself. Should a nursing home owner or manager fail in this duty, the victim and their family may elect to hold the facility civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths, which occur as a consequence.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Our Clients…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in representing victims of nursing home abuse and negligence and we offer our legal expertise, if desired.  We typically 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 call at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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HotelOpenDoorThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) reminds us, it is all too easy for a hotel vacation or business trip to turn to tragedy. While hotel and motel security begins with the owner and management, these basic guest safety guidelines may reduce guests’ risk of becoming a victim of theft or assault:

Guest Safety Tips

  1. Don’t answer the door in a hotel or motel room without verifying who it is. If a person claims to be an employee, call the front desk and ask if someone from their staff is supposed to have access to your room and for what purpose.
  2. Keep your room key with you at all times and don’t needlessly display it in public. Should you misplace it, please notify the front desk immediately.
  3. Close the door securely whenever you are in your room and use all of the locking devices provided.
  4. Check to see that any sliding glass doors or windows and any connecting room doors are locked.
  5. Don’t invite strangers to your room.
  6. Do not draw attention to yourself by displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry.
  7. Place all valuables in the in-room safe or safe deposit box.
  8. When returning to your hotel or motel late in the evening, be aware of your surroundings, stay in well-lighted areas, and use the main entrance.
  9. Take a few moments and locate the nearest exit that may be used in the event of an emergency.
  10. If you see any suspicious activity, notify the hotel operator or a staff member.

Read the full AHLA safety guidelines.

Selecting a Safe Hotel or Motel

The Murray Law Firm represents victims of hotel and motel violence and security negligence. We urge guests to look for the following security measures and access controls when selecting a hotel or motel:

  • Bright lighting in all parking areas, outdoor walkways, indoor hallways, and common areas.
  • Surveillance cameras and 24-hour security patrols.
  • Building access controls, such as an entry gate, security guard, guest card controlled entry to all buildings and common areas.
  • Hotel room access controls, such as a deadbolt lock, a door viewer, a steel frame door, window locks, and a security bar for any sliding patio doors.
  • Call the local police department if you’d like to check on crime reports for a particular property.

Hotel and motel owners and managers are required by law to provide a safe premises for all guests legally on their property and to prevent foreseeable third-party criminal attacks, such as rapes, shootings, assaults, or robberies. For example, should a proprietor have reason to anticipate a criminal act based on knowledge of a security lapse or a previous crime on or near property, he or she then has a duty to exercise ordinary care to deter such crime and protect those legally on their premises from harm.

We Fight for Victims of Hotel and Motel Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of hotel violence and security negligence, and 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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