According to a story by KTLA news, family members of Bryan Stow are struggling to remain optimistic.  According to the story, Stow, the Giants fan who was brutally beaten while leaving a baseball game at Dodger Stadium, may never fully recover.   While a hospital spokesperson says Stow is being slowly weaned of the anti-seizures medication that he has been receiving since his violent brain injury, family members told KTLA that their son, husband, and father of two, may be gone forever.

See the KTLA story and photograph HERE.

The tragic story of Stow's attack and beating has made national headlines since the incident at Dodger Stadium on March 31st.  One issue that has arisen in the wake of this tragedy is whether Dodger Stadium security took reasonable steps to protect fans like Stow on the date of the incident.  It has been reported the patrons suspected of attacking and brutally beating Stow had caused earlier problems at the Stadium.  The question then becomes whether security had sufficient, if any, information that should have led them to take protective measures, for the benefit of the law-abiding fans present.  Under California law, the general duty of a property owner (like Dodger Stadium) includes the duty to take affirmative action to control the wrongful acts of third persons which threaten invitees where the occupant has reasonable cause to anticipate such acts and the probability of injury resulting therefrom.  Whether Dodger security had any such duty will likely be decided when and if a civil action is brought by or on behalf of Bryan Stow and/or his family.

Compensation for the victims of violent crimes that occur on a business owner’s property should be an important concern for all Californians.  When a business proprietor invites guests onto their property they should be held accountable if they fail to provide a reasonably safe environment, especially when they can prevent or effectively intervene in a criminal assault.  A personal injury 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 and premises liability cases, including just this type.  Mr. Ralph can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Have you or a family member been a victim of a violent crime that occurred at a business establishment?

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