Negligent Security & Excessive Force Lawyers in Stockton, California

Understanding Negligent or Inadequate Security in Stockton

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in Stockton

Security guards are not peace officers. In Stockton, private security personnel have restricted powers and may not use unreasonable force.

Unfortunately, excessive force incidents frequently occur when guards are improperly supervised.

Excessive force may include:

• Striking patrons or visitors

• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds

• Over-detention

• Reliance on batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification

• Escalating minor disputes into violent encounters

• Holding individuals without legal authority

Both the individual actor and the property owner may be held legally responsible.

Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Stockton

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Stockton, San Joaquin County, and nearby communities such as Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, and Manteca.

Common locations include:

• Rental properties

• Retail stores

• Motels

• Entertainment venues

• Parking garages

• Sporting events

• Care centers

• Business campuses

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Stockton?

Depending on the facts, one or more of the following parties may be held responsible:

• Property owners

• Management companies

• Guard services

• Employers

• Event promoters

• Businesses operating on the property

California law allows claims against every negligent entity.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

Victims of negligent security and excessive force in Stockton may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills

• Emotional distress

• Lost income

• Physical pain

• Disability

• Wrongful death damages

• Punitive damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require immediate investigation.

Why Hire Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Stockton Case

I am Norman Gregory Fernandez, a California personal injury attorney with over 25 years representing injured people — not insurance companies. I personally handle negligent security and excessive force cases throughout Stockton and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You work directly with me

• Litigation is always an option

• You are not a volume case

• Pressure is applied strategically

Serving Stockton, San Joaquin County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Stockton, throughout San Joaquin County, and surrounding areas including Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, and Manteca.

Statutes of limitation control these cases. Acting quickly can preserve witness statements.

Free Consultation – No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured due to inadequate security in Stockton, California, contact my office today for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Sitting down with an experienced attorney can make a critical difference in a negligent security case. A professional consultation provides an opportunity to identify responsible parties such as video recordings before it is overwritten. For clients in Stockton, San Joaquin County, and nearby areas, I focus on real answers and real strategy so you understand both the realistic expectations of your case from the beginning.