Circle K is a chain of convenience stores with approximately 9,790 locations in America. The company also has over 5,000 stores outside of the U.S., with many of them operating under franchise agreements. Circle K has been a presence in many people’s lives since the 1980, and currently, they are only second to 7-Eleven when it comes to the number of stores worldwide. In the U.S., every state except for Utah and Nebraska has a Circle K store.
The company, along with franchise owners, has a duty to provide a clean and safe environment for their countless customers. Unfortunately, we know that security is an issue that’s often neglected at convenience stores, along with cleaning and maintenance. Lack of security places people at risk of assault and battery, including sexual assault. Guests and visitors can also be assaulted by those working at the store if they are suspected of shoplifting or an argument escalates out of control.
If you were sexually or physically assaulted at a Circle K convenience store, contact our law firm immediately. We are here to educate you on your rights and legal options and fight to bring you every penny you deserve from a lawsuit against Circle K.
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Assault and Battery Incidents at Circle K
No one expects to be physically attacked or sexually assaulted when they stop by a convenience store, but these incidents are very common at places like Circle K. Most cases of assault and battery happen in parking lots and areas in the back store, where the lighting may be inadequate or there is a lack of security cameras. Sexual predators can also target store bathrooms that have broken locks. Sadly, inadequate security at a Circle K can cause people to be:
- Physical assaulted by a thief, vagrant, homeless person, etc.
- Mugged / robbed at gun point
- Assaulted by a Circle K employee
- Sexual assault – rape, molestation, attempted rape, etc.
Incidents involving Circle K employees can happen due to insufficient background checks and hiring practices, or from lack of training and supervision. Some of these stores also taken entirely too long to fire a problematic employee, and this may be another reason a Circle K customer is assaulted on store property.
Can I Sue Circle K for Assault and Battery?
Yes, if there were security lapses or other dangerous conditions at Circle K that caused you to be assaulted on the premises, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. In these situation, Circle K is not directly responsible for the assault, thus you would not be able to pursue criminal charges against the company. However, you can file a lawsuit through the civil courts for negligence, like failing to implement adequate security measures throughout the property.
In the case of a physical or sexual assault by a Circle K employee, there’s a good chance that your incident is the result of poor judgment and a failure to act by the employer. To determine your right to sue Circle K as an employer of the person that assaulted you, make sure to contact an experienced convenience store assault and battery lawsuit attorney.
Assault and Battery Lawsuit Case Values
Cases for assault and battery caused by negligence of a business owner are generally high value cases, with settlements ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000. Overall, the degree of injury is the most important factor when it comes to the amount you are entitled to. This includes emotional, as well as physical injuries, since physical and sexual assault is deeply traumatizing, to the point where the mental health injuries may be greater than the physical ones. With that in mind, it’s quite common to see case values of $500,000 to $2,000,000 for sexual assault, even if the victim’s physical injuries are relatively minor.
How Long will My Case Take to Settle?
An assault and battery claim against Circle K will probably take between 1 and 2 years to resolve. This is an estimate based on our experience with these lawsuits as a whole, so that’s not to say that you can’t settle one of these cases within a few months. However, most assault and battery lawsuits take longer due to the fact that most victims have serious to severe injuries. As a result, the amount of damages is likely to exceed $100,000, which Circle K’s insurance company will try to reduce as much as possible. Strong, aggressive representation from an assault and battery lawyer is vital to receiving a fair settlement as quickly as possible. However, the legal process can be quite prolonged for these cases, particularly if your case if tried in court. For those lawsuits, the case resolution timeline will exceed 3 years.
What is the Deadline to Sue Circle K for Assault and Battery?
For cases of physical assault and battery, you have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. There are a few exceptions, like giving a victim extra time to sue if they were physically or mentally incapacitated to the point where they were unable to file a claim within 2 years. However, these exceptions apply to very few people, so please take action on a lawsuit right away by contacting our office.
Sexual assault lawsuits have a 10-year statute of limitations from the incident date if you are an adult. For minors, meaning victims younger than 18, California law provides 22 years from the age of consent if they wish to sue for sexual assault at a Circle K convenience store. Since the age of consent is 18, you effectively have until 40 years of age to file a compensation claim. In addition, there is a discovery rule specifically for child sex abuse cases that can make you eligible for a claim even if you are older than 40. For more information on filing a Circle K sexual assault lawsuit, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Contact an Assault and Battery Lawyer
Our law firm is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you have questions about your rights as a victim of assault and battery. We are ready to provide you with a free consultation and help you decide if filing a lawsuit is in your best interest. If so, we will take your case on contingency, so you pay nothing out of pocket for a lawyer who can sue Circle K for assault and battery or sexual assault. At the end of your case, we will deduct a portion of the check you receive from Circle K to go towards legal fees. If we don’t bring you compensation from an assault and battery claim, we eat the costs and charge you $0.
As you can see, there’s nothing to lose by contacting our law firm, so please take a moment to schedule a free case review.
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