Target Store Assault and Battery – Sexual Assault Lawyer

Supermarkets and other busy and crowded commercial settings must have adequate security to protect all guest and visitors. What counts as reasonable security will vary from one property to another, but we can all agree that security cameras must be placed throughout the premises, and they must be checked and maintained to ensure that they are working properly. You also expect outdoor areas, especially parking lots, to have bright lights that go on at night. Strong and sturdy locks are another important security measure, particularly in store bathrooms, where people can be sexually assaulted.

The truth is, security is low on the list of priorities at many retail locations. As a result, customers are mugged, physically attacked, or sexually abused, when these incidents could have been prevented. Even when there are prior incidents of criminal activity on store property, grocery store owners still fail to upgrade security measures and find way to offer better protection to their customers.

In this section, we will go over how people’s safety can be compromised by employees at the store, most notably security guards. Some WinCo Foods locations may have employees specifically for the purpose of monitoring the store and preventing shoplifting and other offenses. Security personnel can also step in and diffuse a potentially violent situation or stop one person from hurting another.

The problem is, some of these individuals are the source of assault and battery incidents. Excessive violence in the form of chokeholds, body slams, and other dangerous methods can result in severe injuries, even death. This is why physical contact should be an absolute last resort, and there are specific laws in California on when a security guard is allowed to use physical force in their interactions with the public.

To what degree WinCo Foods is responsible for the actions of their employees depend on many factors that are specific to your own case. Did the store check to make sure that the employee’s record was free of violent incidents prior to hiring? Did they ensure that the security guard was properly trained and had the required certifications? Were there complaints from other customers about the employee’s aggressive behavior that the store failed to take seriously?

These are some of the issues you can go over with a Winco Foods assault and battery lawyer during a free consultation. Call us today and learn about your rights as a victim of security guard assault at a WinCo Foods grocery store.

Sexual assault is another form of assault and battery that can happen inside or outside a WinCo Foods store. Just like physical assault victims, those who are sexually assaulted at WinCo Foods may have grounds to sue the company for monetary compensation.

Again, we have to examine the security lapses that existed at the store when you were targeted by a sexual predator. A lot of these incidents have to do with the store’s failure to look out for loiters and other suspicious people. They must also take action when customers complain of individuals that are acting strangely or make them feel uncomfortable. However, even if a criminal goes unnoticed, cameras, bright lights, warning signs and other security measures can go a long way towards protecting people at the store from sexual assault.

A claim for assault and battery at WinCo Foods can have values ranging from $100,000 to several million dollars. For severe injuries of a physical and/or emotional nature, a settlement can be well over $1,000,000. It’s important to point this out, as people tend to focus on bodily harm from a beating or other physical altercation. But the trauma from being sexually assaulted is profound and life-changing, and you will find that many of these victims are entitled to $500,000 or more in damages. In fact, quite a few of these lawsuits at our law firm resulted in payments of $1,500,000 to $3,000,000. Thus, it’s worth it to take a moment and contact a law firm that can help you determine the value of your case if you were assaulted at a WinCo Foods supermarket location.

Assault and battery lawsuits can take longer than the average personal injury case, so you are probably looking at 1 to 2 years in order to reach a settlement. Based on the complexity of your lawsuit and WinCo Food’s willingness to settle, we may achieve a settlement in 6 months or less. But we know from experience that cases generally take longer, especially if you are a victim of sexual assault. Please contact us if you would like more details on how long it may take to settle your case. We can also provide answers to other questions you may have about the legal process and help you file a claim for monetary damages with WinCo Foods.

Keep in mind that the deadline for an assault and battery lawsuit is 2 years in the state of California. This includes muggings, robbery, altercations with a security guard and other incidents where you were physically assaulted. The statute of limitations begins on the date of the incident itself, so call us right away to avoid missing out on the opportunity to sue WinCo Foods for assault and battery.

If you were sexually assaulted at WinCo Foods, you have 10 years to file a lawsuit if you were at least 18 years old at the time, which would classify you as an adult. For minors, meaning you were under 18 when you were sexually assaulted, you can file a lawsuit up until you turn 40 years old. However, some claimants will have longer to sue for child sexual abuse if they meet the qualifications of the 5-year discovery rule.

We understand how confusing it can be to figure out the time limit for an assault and battery lawsuit against WinCo Foods. Contact us today so that one of our attorneys can verify how long you have for a sexual assault claim.

Legal advice is critical to protecting your rights and forming the basis for an assault and battery lawsuit. We are ready to answer all your questions and fight for the settlement you deserve if you were physically or sexually assaulted at WinCo Foods.

Right now, you can receive a free case review with an assault and battery lawyer at our office. If going ahead with a lawsuit is the right choice, we will represent you for $0 under a plan known as the Zero Fee Guarantee. Instead of charging you for the cost of legal services, we will ask WinCo Food to cover all attorneys’ fees. Our payment is contingent on winning your case, so we don’t make a penny unless you receive compensation for the harm you suffered.

To speak with a supermarket assault and battery attorney, contact the offices of DTLA Law Group.

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