Bronzeville High School Student Sues After Alleged Sexual Abuse by Security Guard; Claims School Staff Negligence

Chicago, IL — A lawsuit has been filed by a young survivor alleging that the staff at Dunbar Vocational High School in Bronzeville failed to protect him when a security guard sexually abused him during the 2021 academic year. The victim, referred to as John Doe in legal documents, endured repeated assaults by Tywain Carter, a then 29-year-old security officer, who has since been convicted and sentenced. At the time of the incidents, Doe was a 15-year-old sophomore and alleged that Carter cultivated a relationship with him under the guise of offering protection. The lawsuit … Read more

Jury Awards $20 Million to Family in Fatal Shooting by Unlicensed Guard at Portland Lowe’s Parking Lot

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland jury awarded $20 million Monday to the family of a man killed by a security guard at a Lowe’s parking lot, highlighting the legal consequences faced by security personnel and their employers. Freddy Nelson Jr. died in a violent encounter in 2021, which not only led to a second-degree murder conviction for the guard but also a significant civil penalty against the property owners and the security firm involved. Freddy’s widow, Kari Nelson, had initially sought $25 million in a lawsuit that named the guard, Logan Gimbel, along with property … Read more

Portland Family Wins $21M in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting by Unlicensed Security Guard

Portland, Oregon – A Portland jury has awarded a substantial $21 million in damages to the family of a man whose life was tragically cut short by an unlicensed security guard. This critical judgment comes amidst increasing scrutiny of security practices and the regulatory standards that govern them. The incident, which led to this landmark decision, occurred during an altercation in a retail parking lot in 2020. Freddy Nelson Jr., a 49-year-old father, encountered the security guard, hired by Cornerstone Security Group, despite lacking appropriate licensing. During the confrontation, the guard fatally shot Nelson, sparking … Read more

Jury Awards $21.25 Million in Fatal Security Guard Shooting Case at Oregon Lowe’s Parking Lot

Portland, OR — A jury in Multnomah County has awarded $21.25 million to the family of Freddy Nelson Jr., a man fatally shot by a private security guard in a Lowe’s parking lot in Oregon. The substantial sum includes $1.25 million in punitive damages aimed at punishing the defendants for their roles in the event that occurred in 2021. The civil trial, which began on September 5, culminated in a gripping verdict where property manager TMT Development Corp, property owner Hayden Meadows, and three representatives of Cornerstone Security Group were found responsible. The fatal incident … Read more