Tommy West Jr. has filed a lawsuit against a prominent substance abuse and mental health service center, alleging negligence that led to a violent assault on its premises. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 22, 2025, targeting the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.

The lawsuit stems from an incident on April 4, 2024, when West was reportedly assaulted by another patron while visiting the defendant’s facility as a business invitee. According to the complaint, West accuses the Drug Abuse Foundation of failing to provide adequate security measures at their Delray Beach location. This alleged negligence includes insufficient patrolling by security personnel and failure to implement effective crime deterrence strategies despite prior knowledge of potential criminal activities on their premises.

West’s legal filing details numerous alleged lapses in security protocols by the foundation. These include not employing enough security staff or police officers when necessary, neglecting to adhere to established security standards and guidelines, and failing to utilize surveillance equipment like CCTV cameras effectively. Furthermore, West claims that the foundation did not warn guests about potential threats from unruly patrons or take steps such as using metal detectors to prevent weapons from entering the facility.

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