The Haggard Law Firm, led by attorneys Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard, has secured a $1 million policy limit settlement in a personal injury negligent security case. This marks the second successful negligent security case litigated by the firm against the same defendant.
The recent case stems from a drive-by shooting incident that occurred on June 17, 2023, at the Fiesta Food Market on Sunrise Blvd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A 26-year-old man was an innocent bystander at the store when an unknown assailant drove by and opened fire in the parking lot. The victim, The Haggard Law Firm’s client, was shot multiple times, sustaining serious injuries, including gunshot wounds to his thigh, bowel, and bladder. While he has made significant progress in his recovery, he continues to live with the painful physical and emotional scars of the attack, including permanent scars on his legs and stomach.
The Haggard Law Firm’s investigation revealed there was a lack of adequate security at Fiesta Food Market. Wald and Haggard argued if necessary security measures to protect customers from such incidents were in place their client would have not suffered these injuries. Defense argued that this was a targeted shooting which occurred off of their property and thus they could not prevent this crime from occurring.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time the firm has taken action against Fiesta Food Market for negligent security. In a prior case, The Haggard Law Firm represented another gunshot victim who was also shot at the same store. That case resulted in a settlement of $1 million, paid from the defendant’s full policy limit.
“We have handled negligent security cases nationwide for decades,” says Michael Haggard. “Often, after we achieve a just settlement or verdict, defendants learn from the experience and make changes to improve safety. Unfortunately in this case, the necessary changes were not made, putting our client in the latest case at risk.”
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to negligent security, The Haggard Law Firm is here to help. With years of experience, we fight tirelessly for justice, change, and the compensation our clients deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
