Local News
A shooting outside the 50 Yardline sports bar left one woman injured early Monday morning, March 23, 2015.
According to the AJC, gunfire erupted in the parking lot outside of the 50 Yardline sports bar on Old National Highway, around 4:30am Monday morning. A woman, who had reportedly been inside the bar with friends shortly before the shooting occurred, suffered a gunshot wound to the face. She was transported to the hospital with injuries, per media reports. Her condition has not been released.
Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive in the shooting.
Our Legal Take
Disconcertingly, the shooting is apparently not the first to occur at this property. The Murray Law Firm is aware of, and has spoken with, individuals involved in a prior shooting at the property. A second shooting at this establishment raises grave questions over patron safety and a potential pattern of security negligence.
What additional security measures were implemented by the owner and management of the 50 Yardline sports bar following the previous property shooting?
What parking lot security measures, such as surveillance cameras, bright lighting and a security or police presence, were in place to protect patrons and deter crime?
By law, property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the 50 Yardline owner and management company, or the owner and management company of the adjoining parking lot, have failed in this legal duty, the victim may elect to pursue a legal claim for her injuries. Under such a claim, the victim may be entitled to an award of damages that could include, among other items, substantial monetary compensation for: pain and suffering; past and future medical expenses; loss of wages and future earning capacity; and, emotional distress. If the facts of this matter warrant such a negligent security claim, it would not only be an avenue of justice for the victim, but would also demand that 50 Yardline re-evaluate security measures. It would also serve as a grave warning to other Atlanta bar owners to make guest safety their first priority.
Based upon its prior experience in handling negligent security claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough inspection of the scene will need to be performed immediately on behalf of the victim before any evidence, such as surveillance footage or broken lighting, may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. It is imperative that all evidence be preserved to ensure that the victim’s interests are protected.
The Murray Law Firm has extensive and sucessful experience in representing victims of security negligence, and we offer our legal expertise in this potential claim, if desired. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.
