$1.2 Million

In central Florida, an 18-year-old high school senior was shot and killed outside of his car as he waited for his friend to pay for gas at a Circle K, which was known as a popular after-club hang out spot. Mr. Crump sued Circle K alleging the teenager’s death was due to their unwillingness to provide adequate security for their store and/or to take proper measures to make sure loiterers did not hang out around the property. During litigation, it was discover that the police department had been called to that location over 89 times the month prior to the tragic killing, yet Circle K still didn’t hire security as neighboring businesses did. The case was settled out of court for $1.2 million.