Articles Posted in Security Negligence

Leslie Cota, Danielle Murrieta Fatally Injured in Casa Grande, AZ Apartment Complex Shooting. (ABC15.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Casa Grande apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victims families?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

A young woman and a teen girl are dead after a shooting at a Casa Grande, AZ apartment complex Sunday night, April 24, 2022.  

As reported by KOLD.com, “Casa Grande police…received multiple calls about gunfire at [Apartments] near Pottebaum Road and Doan Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found people in the area trying to help the victims in a car.”

ABC15.com is reporting, “[w]hen…police officers arrived people were giving aid to a victim inside of a car. [The victim] had an unknown number of gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. She has been identified as 18-year-old Leslie Cota.”

According to the report, “[a] second victim, a 17-year-old girl identified by family as Danielle Murrieta, was located directly behind the vehicle and also had an unknown number of gunshot wounds. She was flown to a Valley hospital where she died.”

AZcentral.com reported “[d]etectives found almost 30 handgun casings at the scene.”

The investigation is ongoing.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the complex 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 there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 
• Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?

Property owners 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 complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the families of Leslie Cota and Danielle Murrieta may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. 

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 of the property 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 families of Leslie Cota and Danielle Murrieta retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $125 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $125 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

• A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

How to Choose and Hire the Right Attorney (Click Here)