Steve Cornman, of the Miami office, obtained a Summary Judgment in a negligent security case. Plaintiff, an IRS employee, was at the South Miami Metro Station parking garage, owned by Miami-Dade County, heading home around 8pm, when she was robbed, and viciously beaten by two assailants who were later arrested, and convicted in Federal Court. The injuries were extensive and there were allegations of PTSD and other psychological conditions. The Plaintiff’s husband also brought a Consortium Claim.

Our client was contracted by Miami-Dade County to provide security in the parking garage from 7am-7pm. Plaintiff’s counsel attempted to read additional duties into the contract, such as providing recommendations to the County regarding the number of security guards, and the hours of patrol, despite the contract not containing this language. Steve conducted discovery from Miami-Dade County employees, including the Chief of Safety and Security for Miami-Dade Transit to establish that the Client complied with the contract and that decisions regarding personnel and hours was the responsibility of the County. Ultimately, Plaintiff brought Miami-Dade County into the lawsuit. After a hearing on our Motion for Summary Judgment, the Judge granted the Motion.