I was assaulted at a hotel by a security officer, from a 3rd party company to the hotel. How can I press charges?

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I was assaulted at a hotel by a security officer, from a 3rd party company to the hotel. How can I press charges?

Anonymous Nov 5, 2015 5 views 6 answers

The hotel and security company have refused to provide the name of the security officer, protecting him. He ripped off my wristband and forcibly made me leave, all because he thought I was sleeping when I was sitting down at our table. I now have bruises, cuts and loss of feeling in one hand. What should I do about this?

Robert Andrew Michael BurnsFamily Law AttorneySan Diego, CA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T16:29:34+00:00

Report this to the San Diego Police Department. See if there are witnesses and video to corroborate your take on the events. Consult a lawyer for assessment of a civil claim.

Ara SaroianPersonal Injury LawyerGlendale, CA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T16:29:34+00:00

Ara SaroianPersonal Injury LawyerGlendale, CA

Ara SaroianPersonal Injury LawyerGlendale, CA · Jun 15, 2026

Please see my previous response regarding filing a lawsuit and conducting discovery.

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Eliot Wolf · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T16:29:34+00:00

Eliot Wolf

Eliot Wolf · Jun 15, 2026

Make a police report and contact local personal injury counsel after seeing a physician if injuries warrant.

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Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T16:29:34+00:00

Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA

Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA · Jun 15, 2026

There may be an "inadequate security" claim against hotel

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Frank Penney · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T16:29:34+00:00

Report the matter to law enforcement and hopefully they will agree to investigate the matter. Hopefully there are security cameras that caught the matter on video. Witnesses would help too. The investigation would determine the value of any civil case for compensation.

Christopher Gansen · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T16:29:34+00:00

Report to the police and file a lawsuit if you feel your injuries are serious enough to warrant it. Or, otherwise, move on with life.

I was assaulted at a hotel by a security officer, from a 3rd party company to the hotel. How can I press charges?

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