Under Georgia law, the duty to provide reasonable care in protecting individuals from violent crimes typically falls on the commercial and business property owners. Public business owners “invite” customers and guests on to their property. As such, the owners have a duty to keep patrons supporting their businesses safe.
Some commercial properties that may be subject to negligent security claims include:
- Motels
- Hotels
- Apartments
- Shopping Malls
- Nightclubs
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Public Transportation Areas
- Sporting Events
- Concert Venues
- Parking Garage
- Banks
