Deontaye Johnson Warehouse Shooting: Potential Legal Claims?

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of work accidents and security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Deontaye Johnson.

Fairburn, GA – A man lost his life after a shooting at a warehouse Monday evening, September 23, 2024.

As reported by Fox5Atlanta.com, “[o]fficers were called around 7:20 p.m. to [a] warehouse located at 130 Whitewater Place for a report of a shooting. According to the Fairburn Police Department, officers found 29-year-old Deontaye Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound.”

According to aol.com, “[m]edics pronounced Johnson dead at the scene. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a dispute.”

Potential Legal Claims for Family of Deontaye Johnson?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises of a warehouse. The safety measures provided at the site may be at issue in this matter, and may be important in evaluating whether this tragic incident may have been prevented.

List of factual and legal inquires include:

• What safety rules were in place to prevent this type of accident?
• Were any security personnel at the property?
• Was the property owner aware of potential safety risks to employees nor visitors?
• What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 

Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Deontaye Johnson will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While they should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial civil claim against the property owner or manager. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and premises liability claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family of Deontaye Johnson should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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