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Akeano Lewis, Sunrise Father, Killed in Nightclub Shooting

Akeano Lewis, Sunrise Father, Killed in Nightclub Shooting (NBC 6)

Could the senseless loss of this young father have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Lewis’ family?

Local News

Gunfire erupted “outside of the Hibiscus nightclub” in Sunrise Sunday morning, January 27, 2019, claiming the life of 22-year-old Akeano Lewis, according to NBC 6.

Family members told NBC 6, Mr. Lewis “moved to South Florida from Jamaica five years ago for a better life. He leaves behind a three-year-old son.”

Police are still searching for suspects and a motive, per Sun-Sentinel reports.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub and parking lot 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?
  • What parking lot security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Lewis 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 or parking lot owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, Mr. Lewis’ 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 the victim’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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"The Pink House" Nightclub Shooting

“The Pink House” Nightclub Shooting (Google maps)

Could this shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims?

Local News

Gunfire erupted within a Lake City nightclub Friday, January 4, 2019, leaving two men injured.

WBTW is reporting “officers were called to a shooting at a club called “The Pink House” just before 9 p.m. There they found two victims who were taken to the hospital for gunshot wounds. One of the victims had multiple wounds, the other had a single gunshot wound.”

The shooter left the scene, however, WMBF NEWS reports “32-year-old Denon Carson was questioned for his role in the shooting and has since been arrested.”

The victims identities and current conditions have not been released.

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 shooting may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • What security measures, such as weapons screenings, bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims 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 owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal 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 the victims 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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Gary Medlin Killed in Convenience Store Robbery

Gary Medlin Killed in Convenience Store Robbery (Google Maps)

Could the loss of this young man have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Gary Medlin’s family?

Local News

Gunfire erupted “during a robbery” at a Gray convenience store Wednesday, January 16, 2019, claiming the life of 25-year-old bystander, Gary Medlin, ABC 6 reports.

According to The Times Tribune, Mr. Medlin “was trying to leave the A & B Quick Stop at 10354 N US 25E when the man holding the gun then fired multiple shots.” Tragically, Mr. Medlin succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene. Police have since identified a suspect in the shooting.

Another armed robbery occurred at an “A & B Quick Stop in Gray…just off the Cumberland Parkway” on December 10, per WKYT reports. The two incidents raise grave questions over local convenience store security measures.

Our Legal Take

Convenience store 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?
  • Media reports indicate another robbery occurred at a Gray A&B Quick Stop in December. What additional security measures, such as metal detectors, visible surveillance cameras and security patrols, were implemented to deter crime and protect patrons, following media reports of prior local convenience store violence?

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 convenience store owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the family of Gary Medlin may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death.

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 the victim’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.