Fasig | Brooks Law Offices has filed a negligent security lawsuit on behalf of the family of Khali Knight, a 23-year-old U.S. Army Veteran who was fatally shot on July 17, 2024, at ReNew Tallahassee apartments in Tallahassee, Florida. The lawsuit, filed in Leon County Circuit Court, names the property owner VA8 Seminole Grand, LLC d/b/a ReNew Tallahassee, property management company Trinity Property Consultants, LLC, and private security company Norwood Holdings, LLC d/b/a Signal of Central Tallahassee as defendants. The apartment complex, located at 1505 West Tharpe Street, has a documented history of prior shooting incidents and violent crimes, yet the defendants allegedly failed to implement reasonable safeguards.
Attorneys Ryan Molaghan and Dan Hogan represent the family, arguing that the defendants' negligence created the dangerous conditions leading to Knight's death. The lawsuit cites inadequate lighting, insufficient security patrols, lack of proper access controls, and failure to respond to known violent crime patterns. The perpetrator, a resident of the complex, pleaded guilty to federal gun and drug offenses related to the murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. However, the civil action seeks to hold the property owner, manager, and security company accountable for their alleged failures.
Molaghan emphasized that the criminal conviction does not absolve those who failed to prevent the violence. The case highlights the legal obligation of property owners and security firms to ensure safety for residents and guests. More details are available on the firm's website: Fasig | Brooks Law Offices. The lawsuit underscores the importance of premises liability in preventing foreseeable harm, especially in locations with a history of violent crime.
