What is a negligent security claim under Florida law?

A negligent security claim is a type of premises liability lawsuit brought when a property owner or commercial tenant fails to provide adequate security measures to protect lawful visitors, patrons, or residents from foreseeable violent crime. Under Florida law, property owners have a legal duty to implement reasonable security—such as functioning locks, surveillance cameras, adequate lighting, and security staff—when criminal activity in the area makes violence foreseeable. If an owner neglects this duty and an assault, robbery, or shooting occurs, victims may seek compensation for their physical and emotional damages. Jeffrey S. Altman and The Altman Law Firm investigate whether property managers neglected known security vulnerabilities.