Denver, CO – In a significant legal decision, a Denver jury last week awarded over $1 million to Early Jackson, a homeless man who underwent a brutal assault at the hands of security personnel in a downtown luxury apartment complex. The incident, which occurred nearly three years ago, has stirred discussions about the treatment of the homeless and the responsibilities of security workers.
On a chilly evening of January 28, 2022, Jackson sought refuge in the lobby of The Quincy Apartments at 1776 Curtis Street, asking the concierges if he could warm himself by the fireplace. Initially granted permission, the situation rapidly deteriorated when the building’s security was summoned to remove him.
According to court documents, Jackson, who moved to Colorado in 2021 from North Carolina, was struggling with homelessness despite being employed full-time. He resorted to sleeping in shelters, sending any spare income to support his family back home.
The legal complaint detailed that after Jackson was asked to leave, tensions escalated dangerously. Kendall Robinson, one of the concierges, was seen retrieving a gun from a backpack and concealing it inside his jacket. Confronting Jackson alongside the second concierge, Greg Landrum, Robinson allegedly pointed the firearm at Jackson, exacerbating the threat.
What followed was a violent altercation—Jackson was forcibly pulled from his chair, beaten in a blindspot of the lobby’s surveillance, and eventually dragged outside. The assault left Jackson without his sweatshirt, lying severely injured and semi-conscious on the cold sidewalk. Robinson purportedly returned to kick Jackson before the security finally called for medical assistance.
Hospital records indicated that Jackson required emergency back surgery and extensive trauma care following the incident. The lawsuit particularly highlighted the difficulties homeless individuals face in accessing adequate medical care.
In their verdict, jurors primarily attributed the blame to the concierges and their employing companies, though they also noted a degree of negligence on Jackson’s part concerning his medical follow-up, assigning him a minor portion of fault for the sustained injuries.
The ruling has resonated deeply within the community, prompting commentary on societal and legal responsibilities toward vulnerable populations. Jackson’s attorney, Siddartha Rathod from the law firm Rathod Mohamedbhai, commended the jury’s decision, emphasizing that the treatment received by Jackson was unjust for anyone in the community, regardless of socioeconomic status.
While representatives for Landrum, Robinson, and the apartment management company have yet to respond to requests for comments, the incident has fortunately not led to criminal charges against the concierges.
This case serves as a poignant reminder of the integral role of dignity and respect in all human interactions and the legal and ethical obligations of those in positions of power, particularly within private security sectors.
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