The family of a security guard who was fatally shot at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, has filed a lawsuit against the facility for $35 million. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, accusing the hospital of failing to address the dangers posed by a gunman who ultimately took the life of the security guard.
The estate of Bobby Smallwood, the slain security guard, claims that the hospital did not enforce its policies against violence and weapons in the workplace. Despite reports of threats and aggressive behavior by the shooter towards hospital staff in the days leading up to the incident, the hospital allegedly did not take appropriate action to remove the individual from the premises.
