Can an independent security company be held liable alongside the property owner in a negligent security claim?

Yes, both the property owner and an independent third-party security contractor may share legal responsibility for an attack. While property owners have a non-delegable duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for lawful visitors, a private security firm can also be held liable if its staff acted negligently. Examples include failing to conduct scheduled patrols, leaving access gates unattended, or failing to respond to observable threats. Under Florida Statute § 768.81, liability in negligence actions is allocated among at-fault parties based on comparative fault. The Altman Law Firm reviews security contracts and post orders to identify every party whose negligence contributed to preventable injuries.