Security Company and Check Service Not Liable

April 1, 2004

Michelle A. Hancock successfully defended Sectran Security, Inc., an armored car company, and Continental Currency Services, Inc., a check cashing company in a highly publicized premises liability case.

During an attempted robbery of an armored truck a shootout ensued and a couple was gunned down and severely injured while their children looked on. Another woman allegedly fractured her hip while seeking cover during the shooting. The family sued and demanded $19 million to cover their past and future medical expenses as well punitive damages. The woman demanded $1.6 million during closings.

Continental Currency obtained a non-suit. The court found the shooters to be 75% at fault. The total net verdict was $3.2 million, just a fraction of the original demand, to be shared by the members of the family. A defense verdict was awarded in the case involving the woman with the hip fracture.