Mukthar v. Latin American Security Service

Opinion

FLIER, J.

Appellant Tofik Mukthar, a cashier at a 7-Eleven store, brought an action against respondent Latin American Security Service, Inc. (Service), for its alleged failure to prevent an attack on Mukthar by a patron. Service brought a motion for summary judgment, which the trial court granted on the ground that Mukthar could not show that Service’s negligence was the cause of the assault. We conclude that it is a question of fact whether Mukthar’s injuries were caused by Service’s negligence. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment.

FACTS

Mukthar was working at the 7-Eleven store on…