Assaulted at Save Mart Supermarkets – Can I Sue?

Lack of security or insufficient security is to blame for most types of assault and battery at a store, including sexual violence. Most of us have seen stories in the news about people who were assaulted while coming in and out of a grocery store and wondered how such a thing can happen.

Unfortunately, many stores do not invest the time and money that’s needed when it comes to security measures. This is a legal requirement, though, under the state’s law of premises liability. To put it simply, owners have a duty to protect people from harm on their property by taking reasonable care, like making repairs, keeping the floor clean, and getting rid of hazards that can cause an accident. Then, there are security measures that must be in place, like surveillance cameras throughout the store. In outdoor sections of the premises, owners must install bright lights that make it hard for criminals to conceal themselves from others at night.

Store owners must also be open to improving security if there is an assault and battery incident, or if crime rate increase within the community. If they fail to increase security and someone on the property is victimized as a result, they may be sued by the victim or their family for negligence according to California’s premises liability laws.

Poor judgement and/or impulse control by Save Mart employees can easily result in physical altercations where someone is injured. Many Save Mart employee assault and battery cases involve security guards and members of the store’s loss prevention team. These people are there to prevent shoplifting and other offenses at the store, but there’s no denying that some members of security are not fit for the job.

Whether it’s anxiety or a temper that rages out of control, grocery store workers may use physical force that results in harm to another individual. In the most extreme cases, security guards may put the person in a chokehold or other restraint that can cause severe injuries, like brain damage, paralysis, or death.

If you were subjected to physical assault by a Save Mart staff member, you may have the right to sue the company for their role in the incident. While they are not directly responsible for your injuries, there are many questions that must be answered in these situations: why was such a dangerous individual hired by the business? Did they thoroughly look into the person’s employment history and criminal background during the hiring process? Were there any previous complaints about this employee from other customers and/or staff members?

Based on the answers to these and other important questions, Save Mart may be liable in a case of assault and battery by one of their employees, meaning they can be sued by the victim for monetary damages.

If you were sexually assaulted at a Save Mart grocery store location, the store may be responsible for what happened to you if there was lax security on the premises. It seems hard to believe that someone would take the chance of assaulting someone in such a public place, but sexual predators are very good at spotting security issues they can take advantage of. Parking lots are the most common areas staked out by these individuals, especially once the sun goes down. At that point, a parking lot with poor lighting or broken lights is the perfect place to trap an unsuspecting victim.

Sexual assaults can also happen from people getting into areas of the store due to broken doors and locks. Take, for example, a Save Mart bathroom where some of the locks are broken or improperly installed to begin with. This is the perfect opportunity for someone to break in and sexually assault someone while they are inside the stall.

Far too many of these incidents are linked to businesses that are ruled by laziness, poor leadership, and other examples of negligence. It’s important for those who are injured to file a claim and obtain the compensation they deserve by law. Aside from taking care of yourself, you are holding the company accountable and setting an example for other businesses to step up in their duty of care to others.

On average, a Save Mart assault and battery lawsuit is worth $100,000 to $3,000,000 based on the degree of injury, negligence by the supermarket, the acts of assault that were involved, and many other factors. As you can see, these cases typically have high values, and the vast majority of assault and battery victims we represent receive between $250,000 and $1,500,000. However, that’s not to say that others who receive less were treated unfairly, as settlement amounts are based on details that are specific to each incident. This is particularly true when it comes to each victim’s emotional trauma, which plays a huge role in lawsuits for physical and sexual assault.

These are just some of the issues that we will discuss with you in order to find out how much you are entitled to from a lawsuit against Save Mart for assault and battery. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please give us a call.

Save Mart assault and battery claims often take anywhere from 1 to 2 years before they settle. Since this is solely an estimate, we must acknowledge that cases may be settled within the first few months, though this is uncommon when the cause of injury is sexual or physical assault. In the rare event that a trial is needed to resolve your case, it can take over 3 years to resolve a supermarket assault and battery lawsuit. Please note, however, that less than 5% of these cases need to be tried in court. So, we generally focus on the process to negotiate a settlement with Save Mart for negligence leading to assault and battery on the premises. That amount of time can be 12 months or longer based on our record of securing the highest possible settlement on behalf of our clients.

Now that you have a sense of case values and settlement timelines, let’s look at how long you have to file a lawsuit against Save Mart for sexual assault or assault and battery. As a victim of physical assault, you have 2 years to file a personal injury claim under California law. For acts of sexual assault, the time limit to file a claim is 10 years if you are an adult victim. Claimants who were minors at the time they were sexually assaulted at Save Mart can seek compensation until their 40^th birthday, meaning they are allowed 22 years after turning 18 to file a lawsuit.

We want to point out that the statute of limitations for a legal case may be changed for those who meet certain eligibility requirements. This is why you should contact a lawyer immediately and verify the deadline to sue Save Mart for negligence resulting in physical or sexual assault at the store.

The physical and mental health impact of assault and battery is something no one should have to endure. That’s why we are tireless in our mission to bring justice to those who were assaulted because of inadequate security and other dangerous conditions at a Save Mart supermarket.

Our legal team is ready to fight for you and secure maximum payment for the harm you suffered. In addition, we will offer you a Zero Fee Guarantee, so you pay nothing to hire a lawyer with experience in suing for assault incidents at a grocery store. The cost of hiring us is covered by Save Mart and included in the check you receive at the end of your case. If we fail to obtain your settlement, no payment is owed to us whatsoever, so there is never any impact to your finances.

Now is the time to learn about your rights and the legal actions that are available to you. Contact our office and schedule a free case review is you sustained injuries from assault and battery at a Save Mart supermarket.

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