Negligent Property Owners Sued For Death Of Young Man
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James and Cheryl Creech would do anything to see their 22-year-old son again. Antonio Creech was visiting his sister at the Eureka Gardens Apartments in Jacksonville, two days before Christmas 2007, when he was shot and killed along with another man.
Now the couple has filed a negligence lawsuit against the property owner, Flagship Property Managers.
To be successful, they must prove that the place was dangerous. That won’t be difficult. There had been seven murders in seven months. Even with the violence, there was no security, no gates, no guard and not enough lighting. There are safer neighborhoods in Baghdad.
It is vital that landowners keep their property safe for tenants. The landlord must screen new tenants. They must warn new tenants about any potential security problems or criminal activities near the property.
A property owner with a problem on their hand, must establish securities policies and procedures and work with law enforcement or independent consultants to ensure the property is as safe as it can be. That certainly would include adequate lighting, gates and security patrols, and security systems including closed-circuit TV and alarm systems.
Antonio had never been in the trouble with the law. He loved playing football and played the trumpet in his high school band. James says about his wife, “I can’t do nothing for her but hold her.”
We wish the family the best as they try to get on with their lives. We are very sorry for the loss of a young man who had his whole life ahead of him. #