The Haggard Law Firm’s Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard have obtained a $16 Million settlement on behalf of the families of multiple victims who were killed during a targeted shooting at a Jacksonville apartment complex. The legal team included co-counsel Millicent Daniels, Reggie Reeves, and Juan Cordero.

Due to the terms of the settlement, the names of the parties involved remain confidential.

What Happened: A Preventable Tragedy

The fatal incident occurred when the victims were shot and killed after assailants gained unfettered access to an apartment complex. At the time of the shooting no security guards were on duty, and property access controls were insufficient. This case is another example of how inadequate safety measures and poor property management can lead to irreversible harm and loss of life. Negligent security lawsuits are often the only recourse families have to hold apartment complexes, hotels, short term rental vacations, and other commercial properties accountable when they fail to protect tenants and guests.

Defense Arguments vs. the Facts

During litigation, the apartment complex’s owners and property managers claimed:

• There was no prior violent crime on the premises.
• The vehicle gates were functioning on the night of the incident.
• The shooting was the result of alleged gang activity involving another individual at the complex.

However, the legal team for the plaintiffs argued that property owners have a legal duty to take reasonable security measures—especially when allowing access to private residences. The failure to employ security guards, monitor guest access, and ensure the safety of visitors contributed to the preventable death of multiple innocent individuals.

National Leaders in Negligent Security Law

The Haggard Law Firm is a preeminent personal injury law firm handling negligent security cases nationwide, with a proven track record of success. The firm has recovered more than $1 Billion in verdicts and settlements for clients across the country in cases involving negligent (inadequate) security. This settlement underscores the importance of holding property owners accountable when they neglect basic safety measures that could deter violent crime. 

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