Village Apartment Class Action Lawsuit Lawyers
On April 26, 2025, authorities found the body of Menash “Manny” Hidra, a fifty-three-year-old male, in his fifth-floor apartment unit at the Ashton Sherman Village Apartments. The complex, located on the 126000 block of Riverside Drive, is facing poor conditions which has resulted in tenants complaining to the landlord and to the property management.
According to reports, three days before the victim’s body was discovered, a resident heard screams and yells for help at approximately 3 am. This resident contacted the apartment’s security and also called the police. Footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) shows a man, the suspect, roaming the halls of the apartment building shortly before 3 am attempting to get into units. According to the LAPD, the “suspect unlawfully entered the victim’s apartment and a physical altercation ensued, which resulted in the victim’s death.”
Tenants say that they continue to see transients roaming the halls of the building. Only four days after the victim’s body was found, footage showed a man carrying a trash bag over a shoulder in the halls of the second apartment building. More recent security footage (from May 6th) shows a man with a bicycle, who has been confirmed not to live in the building, roaming the halls of the apartment complex and walking into one of the stairwells at 3:41 am. Just a few minutes later, the same man is seen still roaming the halls, although captured on another resident’s camera.
Tenants of the apartment complex are concerned about safety and the lack of building security. Reportedly, apartment management has failed to address issues that have existed in the building even before the murder. They claim that management has not fixed broken exterior doors or done anything to prevent transients from getting access to the roof. The only thing management has done was to hiring what they refer to as “courtesy patrols.” Still, transients continue to be spotted on doorbell footage in the early morning hours.
Unfortunately, by failing to take action to prevent transients from trespassing onto the premises of the apartment complex, the property owner and the property management are putting tenants at risk of suffering harm at the hands of trespassers. If you or a member of your family suffered injuries because your apartment complex was unsafe, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. In fact, residents may join together to file a class action lawsuit.
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When we think of the responsibility that landlords have to their tenants, we usually think of the Warranty of Habitability; this states that landlords must keep their rentals in habitable condition for their tenants. In general, this refers to making sure that common areas are clean, that there is running water, that windows and doors keep the weather out, that the roof does not leak, etc. However, when the apartment complex is located in an area with a high crime rate or with a high transient rate, other measures must be taken – including having secured gates, appropriate lighting, surveillance cameras, and even on-site security. When an incident occurs, it is essential that landlords increase security and immediately fix any issues (like gates that don’t lock) to reduce the risk to other tenants.
In the incident discussed above, tenants had complained about the lack of security in the apartment complex before the murder occurred; therefore, residents could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the property owner.
Ashton Sherman Village Apartment Class Action LawsuitThe apartment complex has over 260 units. It is located at 12729 Riverside Drive in Valley Village, California. If you and your family lived at the apartment complex and suffered any type of harm as a result of the dangerous conditions on the premises, you could have the right to file a claim.
Can tenants file a class action lawsuit against the property owner? Yes, tenants of the Village Apartment complex could have the right to participate in a class action lawsuit against the property owner. They could file claims for wrongful death, personal injury (which may include assault and battery, sexual assault, and more), and even for mental and emotional distress resulting from having to live in an unsafe area.
Can tenants file claims against the property management company? Yes, when property management companies are involved, they may also face liability and could be sued. The management company could also be named in the class action lawsuit.
Can I Recover Compensation?Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Although every claim is different, you could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
- Treble damages
- Legal expenses
Here at our law firm, our experts are more than ready to take on your case and help you recover the maximum payout available. Whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will go above it all to secure the maximum recovery available for your claim.
The factors that may affect case value: although every situation is different, some of the different factors that must be considered to determine case value may include the following – the type of incident that occurred, the extent of the injuries that the victim sustained, whether the incident caused fatal injuries, the extent of mental/emotional anguish suffered, and more.
For in-depth information about the possible value of your claim, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our experts are fully committed to fighting for your rights and helping you secure the maximum payout available.
Consider some of the following recommended steps to take:
- Take photos of all dangerous conditions
- Keep records of all complaints or reports made to management or to the landlord
- Keep records of all communication with the management/landlord
- Photograph all visible injuries
- Photograph the scene of the incident
- File a police report and request a copy of the report
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information (this may include your neighbors)
- Seek legal help as soon as possible
We understand how difficult it can be to try to figure out what to do next, especially after something as traumatic as a murder of a neighbor. If you find yourself unsure of what you should do next, please do not hesitate to reach out to our trusted legal team as soon as possible. Our experts are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law GroupIf you or a member of your family suffered harm because of the unsafe conditions at an apartment complex, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the property owner. Here at our law firm, our experts have decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim. To ensure that we remain as accessible as possible to victims and their families, our firm offers free case reviews. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.
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