Personal Injury Law

Family Files Chicago Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Logan Square Night Club Where Teen Was Shot

The family of Ramiro Guevara is suing nightclub V-Live, Firm Real Estate Group LLC, and Valiente Security Consultants LLC for Chicago wrongful death. Guevara was shot in the back on October 15 during a brawl that broke out at the Logan Square establishment.

Guevara, 17, was a minor who was able to sneak into the nightclub using a fake ID. The Banda El Recodo was performing that night.

According to the Chicago wrongful death complaint, security and staff were negligent when they did not provide/use metal detectors to make sure that guests would be safe. They are seeking unspecified damages.

Guevara?s fake ID showed his age to be 18, which is the age limit that the club allows for guests attending concert. However, these minors are not allowed to drink alcohol.

Guevara, a Mexican national, had come to Chicago to get married.

Chicago Personal Injury
Victims of crimes that occur on another party?s premise may have reason to sue the property owner for Chicago premises liability. The premise owner doesn?t have to commit the crime to be held liable. The failure to provide the adequate security that could have prevented the crime from happening can be grounds for having to pay the victim or his/her family Chicago injury compensation.

You do not have to be an American citizen to file a Chicago, Illinois personal injury claim. Even illegal immigrants are entitled to seek injury damages from all liable parties. Many foreigners are not aware of these rights and, as a result, some may choose not to pursue compensation.

Family sues Chicago club after teen with fake ID shot inside, Chicago Sun-Times, July 6, 2010

Family of Ramiro Guevara Sues Chicago Nightclub After He Was Let in With Fake ID, Shot Inside, MyFoxChicago, July 7, 2010

Related Web Resources:
Inadequate Security, Justia

Who is Responsible: The Owner or the Occupier?, Nolo

Full post as published by Chicago Injury Attorney Blog on July 13, 2010 (boomark / email).