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Originally Posted by johnelmore
Whats the difference between hiring an armed security guard or you or your employees open carrying on the property?...
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For one thing, if you hire a reputable company to supply the guards you have that company, and its insurance, to help shield your company from liability.
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Originally Posted by johnelmore
...anyone can go down to the courthouse and file a lawsuit for anything.... I once read about this lady suing McDonalds for the coffee being too hot....
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And she won a substantial judgment. Some years ago, one of our local, and best, sourdough French bread bakeries was forced out of business by a judgment against it arising from the negligence of one of its drivers.
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Originally Posted by johnelmore
...The legal risk is important to weigh against your life and death...
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But there are also ways a prudent business may protect against the legal risk without impairing personal safety.