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Albuquerque \u00b7 Negligent Security<\/p>

Harmed at a property that should have been safe? Talk with a team that listens first.<\/h1>

Our team focuses on people hurt by sexual assault and other violence on property where security failed, and we take time to understand what happened before anything else.<\/p>

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By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If a security guard sexually assaulted you, or someone you care about, you may be asking whether the security company can be sued too. In some situations, it can. Whether it can turns on what the company did, what it knew or should have known, and how the property was protected.<\/p>\n

This page explains how a security guard sexual assault lawsuit in Albuquerque can work under New Mexico law. It covers the evidence that matters and how a claim usually moves forward. It is written for survivors and for family members or friends helping someone decide what comes next.<\/p>\n

When a Security Guard Is the Person Who Assaulted You<\/h2>\n

Who may be responsible for harm caused by a security guard’s conduct depends on the facts of each case. A civil lawsuit for damages is a separate question. Guards may work at offices, apartment complexes, stores, event venues, parking structures, and transit settings across Albuquerque and New Mexico.<\/p>\n

When the person hired to keep people safe causes harm, the betrayal can feel deep. A criminal case asks whether the guard broke the law. A civil claim asks whether a company or property owner owed a duty and failed to meet it. The two tracks run on separate timelines.<\/p>\n

For broader context, read our sexual assault lawsuit overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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If a security guard harmed you or someone you love, you may have a claim, and our team can talk through what happened with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Can the Security Company Be Sued?<\/h2>\n

Yes, a security company may be named in some cases. Liability turns on the company’s own conduct, not on the assault alone.<\/p>\n