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James’s Lounge Shooting in Memphis, TN Leaves Two People Dead, One Other Injured. Security Negligence? (Fox13Memphis.com)
Could the shooting at a Memphis nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims families and injured victim? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Local News
Gunfire rang out at a Memphis, TN nightclub early Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024, leaving two men dead and one other injured.
As reported by Fox13Mempis.com, “officers responded just after 1:15 a.m. to a shooting at James’s Lounge on Summer Avenue and found three people had been shot.”
LocalMemphis.com is reporting, “[a]fter arriving on the scene, officers located three men, two of which were pronounced dead on the scene. The other victim was transported to Regional One Health and is in critical condition.”
This establishment has had reports of violence in the past. According to WREG.com, “In 2015, the club was shut down by the district attorney’s office after being declared a public nuisance. James Lounge has also been the scene of a deadly shooting before. A man was killed outside the club in 2019. A security guard was shot while breaking up a fight in 2020.”
The shooting remains under investigation.
Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take
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Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the property is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:
- Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
- Was there security personnel at the property?
- Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
- Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
- Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?
- Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
Property owners and managers are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises. Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, or engaged in the negligent retention of its security personnel, the families of the deceased victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, the other injured victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.
The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection and investigation will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed. The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the the families of the deceased victims and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:
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