KTLA news is reporting today that the Dodgers are looking for ways to improve fan safety in the wake of the Brian Stow beating on opening day.  For example, half-price beer will no longer be sold during baseball games at Dodgers Stadium, presumably in an effort to reduce the number of intoxicated and unruly fans at the park.  Dodgers owner Frank McCourt also agreed to create a computer mapping and crime tracking system for the stadium similar to the one the LAPD uses to monitor crime patterns and hotspots throughout Los Angeles.  LAPD Chief Charlie Beck promised to dramatically increase police presence at games as well.

See the full KTLA story HERE.

Dodger Stadium has long had a reputation for having inadequate and/or heavy-handed security.  A number of videotapes on You Tube depict Dodger Security Department employees using what appears to be excessive or unnecessary force.  Currently, Mr. Ralph's office is representing a Dodger Stadium patron who was thrown violently to the ground and handcuffed after he allegedly "pushed" a member of the security staff.  The patron denies making any physical contact with the security employee, and, even though the Los Angeles Police Department was called to the scene, the patron was not taken into police custody nor was he ever charged with any crime.  Interestingly, the paperwork completed by the security staff banishing the patron from the park indicates he was told to leave the park for using profanity, not assaulting a security employee.  The civil lawsuit against Dodger Stadium is currently set for trial in April of 2012.

Compensation for the victims of security misconduct should be an important concern for all Californians.  When an innocent patron is assaulted and/or arrested by private security, the business owner should be held accountable and compensation paid to the victim.  An Orange County security misconduct attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims.  Mr. Ralph has 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases, including just this type.  He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Have you been a victim of an unlawful arrest by security?

  • This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter.  A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.