Trial Magazine

After Doe, 33, patronized a Broward County, Fla., convenience store, he was approached by an armed assailant while walking back to his friend’s car. A scuffle ensued, which continued onto the neighboring property, an apartment complex. The assailant fatally shot Doe, who is survived by his minor daughter.

Doe’s daughter sued the convenience store and the property owner, alleging negligent security. The plaintiff argued that although the area was known as a hotbed of crime, the convenience store had not provided sufficient security measures.

The convenience store argued that it was not liable because the shooting occurred at the apartment complex.

The parties settled for $1.1 million.

Citation: Doe v. Roe Convenience Store, Undisclosed Dkt. No. (Fla. Confidential Ct. June 27, 2019).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Pedro P. Echarte III, Coral Gables, Fla.

Plaintiff expert: John Villines, security, Cleveland, Ga.