The family of a suspected shoplifter who drowned in 2014 near Arundel Mills mall has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the shopping center’s security staff for allegedly chasing him to his death.
The family of Tavon Talley filed the lawsuit against Valor Security Services and Mydatt Services in Baltimore City Circuit Court in February. A judge has denied a motion by the defendants to transfer the case to Anne Arundel Circuit Court and allowed the dispute to move forward to trial.
As of Friday, a trial date had yet to be scheduled, according to online court records.
Reached by phone Friday afternoon, Thomas P. Bernier, the Baltimore attorney representing Valor Security and Mydatt Services, declined to comment citing the ongoing litigation.
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What a crock of crap. Where is the responsibility of the thief. Good thing I'm not on that jury, they wouldn't get a dime.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, total bs!
DeleteIt was dumb of them to chase him outside the building. They had video, they had witnesses. This is akin to a WalMart loss prevention associate chasing a person into Route 13 traffic.
ReplyDeleteKeep voting Democratic and keep getting the same results. The family should pay for starting a frivolous law suit.
ReplyDeleteAnother out of court settlement coming, probably in the $1.5 million range, 40% of which the attorney will take home.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the whole family are crooks.
ReplyDeleteOnly in the good ole USA. Tort reform !
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