$2,675,000 Policy Limit Settlement Achieved in Wrongful Death Case Exposing Severe Security Failures at Nonprofit Housing Facility

Justice for a Daughter After Tragic Loss

Managing Attorney Adam Kocaj has secured a landmark $2,675,000 policy limit settlement for the daughter of a woman who was brutally murdered at an interim housing facility operated by a private nonprofit. The facility had outsourced security to a third-party vendor—security that ultimately failed at every critical juncture.

A Dangerous Resident Ignored

The assailant, later convicted of murder, was a fellow resident with a long, well-documented history of violence, incarceration, and mental instability. Despite repeated warnings—spanning years—about his violent behavior, facility administrators and staff failed to take appropriate precautions.

Repeated Pleas for Help Went Unanswered

In the days leading up to the attack, the victim endured mounting harassment and threats from the perpetrator. She reported her fears multiple times to both the facility and law enforcement. Just hours before her death, she contacted her case manager in a final plea for help. Her warning went unheeded.

Institutional Negligence with Fatal Consequences

Litigation revealed that the nonprofit had hired unarmed, undertrained, minimum-wage guards who were incapable of responding to violent threats. This egregious lapse represented a complete failure of duty—one that cost a woman her life.

Fighting for Accountability and Change

Through tireless litigation, Attorney Kocaj and the legal team at Samer Habbas & Associates exposed systemic negligence and held the organization accountable. This result delivers not only justice for the victim’s family but also a clear message to similar institutions: you will be held responsible when you fail to protect the vulnerable.

Get Samer on Your Side

When powerful institutions fail, you need a legal team that won’t back down. At Samer Habbas & Associates, we fight relentlessly to uncover the truth, hold wrongdoers accountable, and secure justice for our clients.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to security negligence or abuse, don’t wait.

Get Samer on your side—and get the justice you deserve.

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