Negligent Security
A subtype of Premises Liability
About Negligent Security
Negligent security claims arise when inadequate security, such as broken locks, poor lighting, or absent guards, allows a foreseeable assault, robbery, or other third-party crime. These cases often involve apartment complexes, parking garages, hotels, and nightclubs. In California, a property owner generally must take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable harm, and a claim asks whether the owner knew or should have known of the risk and did not address it. Because California follows pure comparative negligence, compensation may be reduced by shared fault. Damages may include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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