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$563K Award in Miami Negligent Security Lawsuit

$563K Award in Miami Negligent Security Lawsuit

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Angad Chatha
June 30, 2025
$563K Award in Miami Negligent Security Lawsuit

Living Situation and Property Details

In October 2022, Binish Mahmood moved into the Bezel at Miami Worldcenter, a high-rise apartment complex in downtown Miami. Her boyfriend, Sniders Jean Jacques, held the lease, and they lived together in Unit 4008. The property was owned by ZM MWC Owner, LLC. Parking and access to the building were managed through an attached garage operated by First Parking System, LLC and First Parking Systems Valet Services, LLC. A garage attendant was expected to be present nightly until 11:00 p.m. to ensure resident safety.

Security Failure and Burglary Incident

On December 27, 2022, masked intruders, later identified as the Doe Burglars, entered the building through the garage. No attendant was on duty that night. The intruders reached Mahmood’s unit and burglarized it, stealing high-value items. Surveillance footage later showed them exiting with her safe and luggage. A neighbor reported the suspicious activity but received no assistance from building staff. Mahmood later pieced together a timeline showing the burglars entered around 10:39 p.m. and exited by 11:13 p.m. without intervention.

Losses and Personal Impact

The burglary caused significant personal loss. Mahmood reported stolen luxury items including Chanel and Hermes handbags, Rolex and Audemars Pigue

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Premises liability
Negligent security
Property damages