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Multiple media outlets have launched investigations into a string of alleged sexual assaults at popular massage chain, Massage Envy. These allegations span several years, revealing a shocking history of misconduct.

In December 2017, a Thornton mother shared her story of alleged misconduct involving her daughter with Denver 7, after she reported “Massage Envy staff and corporate did nothing to investigate or prevent it from happening again.”

The allegation is one of many. A November 2017 investigation by BuzzFeed News revealed, “More than 180 people across the United States have filed sexual assault lawsuits, police reports and other sexual misconduct complaints against Massage Envy spas, their employees and the national company.”

Unfortunately, some state and local laws are set up to protect massage business owners rather than victims. Denver 7 reports, Aurora community leaders are now “taking action to protect victims of sexual assault at massage spas….The city’s new ordinance would make it mandatory for massage therapy business to report any alleged sexual assaults to police, while also cracking down on prostitution and human trafficking through required licensing.”

Victims of Massage Spa and Clinic Sexual Assault: Know Your Rights

Legal advocates for victims of sexual assault and property negligence at The Murray Law Firm are saddened by the media reports and support recent attempts by community leaders to hold business owners accountable. Our firm has represented victims of massage spas and clinics, and assaults and rapes at these establishments have become all too frequent.  The recent investigative reports continue to raise grave questions about employee screenings and criminal background checks.

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Parking facilities present inherent security challenges as they frequently occupy a large space with low levels of activity and numerous hiding places for would-be attackers. While parking facility owners are required by law to protect patrons from any foreseeable harm, Montgomery Chief of Police and former Secret Service agent, Jim Napolitano, urges patrons to take security precautions of their own.

KPRC Channel 2 asked Chief Napolitano to safely navigate patrons through a few common parking facility scenarios:

Scenario 1: Someone tries to snatch your purse while you’re walking to your car

“Check for hiding spots where predators could lurk and walk in the center aisle of the lot.” Remember your safety is more important than your bag.

Scenario 2: An encounter with a stranger in a parking garage

“He’ll act like he’s not paying attention to you, but you know he’s following you….The best thing to do is obviously assess the situation, get away from them as quickly as possible, get some distance between you (and) go back into the building where you came from, not past him. If you have to go out of the garage and all the way around, do it as quickly and as fast as you can.”

Scenario 3: Targeting shoppers as they load groceries into their cars

“You want to take your purse or your bag. Then, once it’s secured on your shoulder, you pick up your child, and take them to the (vehicle), not worrying about your groceries. Secure your child and bag in your car. Last thing you get is your groceries.”

Chief Napolitano’s Top 4 Safety Tips for Parking Lot Safety:

  1. Check your surroundings.
  2. Keep a safe distance between you and strangers.
  3. Create a path for movement.
  4. If it doesn’t feel safe, go back inside. Don’t go to your car.

Victims of Parking Facility Violence: Know Your Rights

Parking lot and parking garage patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. By law, property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. For example, should a parking facility owner have knowledge of prior violence on or near property, they have a responsibility to implement additional security precautions to protect patrons and deter such crime. Should a parking facility owner fail in this critical responsibility, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths which occur as a consequence.

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NursingHomeHappy-300x200Residents of independent and assisted living facilities have a right to be safe and secure in their homes and on the grounds of the property where they are living.

By law, property owners and managers have a duty to protect residents from any injuries or foreseeable harm. This duty is paramount when overseeing the care of elderly or disabled residents who may not be able to protect themselves, particularly in the event of a fire or emergency. Assisted living facility owners and managers must consider resident mobility in their fire safety and emergency evacuation plans. Should a property owner fail in this critical responsibility, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or deaths which occur as a consequence.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges residents and their families to consider fire safety in their selection and oversight of an assisted living facility:

  1. Is the building well maintained? Make sure that paper and other storage items do not block doors or hallways needed for escape.
  2. Check to make sure there is an evacuation plan in place that involves all staff and is practiced regularly.
  3. Are there safety systems in place such as alternative exits, smoke detectors, and sprinklers?
  4. Check on the staff-to-patient ratio. How many staff per resident during the day and especially at night or on weekends and holidays? Is supervisory staff available to carryout an escape plan if there is a fire?
  5. Are there guidelines for people who smoke such as a separate room or staff supervision?
  6. Does nursing home management take your questions regarding safety seriously and are they forthcoming with information?

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

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe 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 we 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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