PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD LIABILITY

With the dramatic rise in crime in our society, businesses are now employing private security guards and in-house security at a record rate. Unfortunately, the plaintiff’s bar has now discovered that these guards are often easy targets for lawsuits. Cases alleging unlawful arrest, excessive use of force, improper search and seizure, as well as inadequate training and negligent hiring have all become too commonplace.

Drawing upon years of experience from our attorneys, who have defended law enforcement officers throughout the state, Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez LLP has formed a team dedicated to the needs of the private security industry. We recognize that the rather complex issues encompassing this type of litigation require the specialized knowledge that general tort practioners do not typically possess.

As a result, we are one of the few firms in Southern California that can provide the experience necessary to successfully defend private security litigants. We pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of state licensing requirements, as well as our ability to employ experts at trial regarding security industry standards and practices, including proper use of force and arrest procedures. Our team’s cohesiveness ensures our clients that every possible resource will be available and applied to their cases for a favorable resolution.