Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

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Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
  
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
  
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
  
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
  
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.
  

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

 

[The Deedz]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

Simple answer… Don’t steal.

 

[donandviv77]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

One can only support the daughter for initiating her actions against the security guards and their employers for her fathers death. No matter what the alleged offence, no security guard has the same powers of a Police officer and there would be other means by which the alleged offender coukld have been restrained from leaving the carpark.

 

[KiwiTrish]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

Sad really but if he hadn’t stolen the gear it wouldn’t have happened I suppose

 

[Shane/#]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

Over the top security issues probably untrained properly they're would have been better options than to get the man in a head lock and choke them out starting to sound like America

 

[Tipsy]

Sad really but if he hadn’t stolen the gear it wouldn’t have happened I suppose

Are you sure he was actually stealing these 2 items.... its their words against his, Oh hang on he cant reply to the allegations now can he.... lets see the video if there was any....

 

[Lizzylou]

It said he was accused of stealing but not mentioned while they were restraining him if he was holding on to the said stolen items, however as there were two they could have stopped him or even watched while he went to his car and written down the number plate to give to the police. Regardless of if he was stealing which was wrong, the security guards, their employer and Bunnings are neglectful and are responsible for this person's death. I hope the young lady wins her case. It won't bring her father back but it might give these companies thought to act more responsibly and with much more duty of care.

 

[Pink lion]

Two well-trained guards could surely have restrained and contained one person. It's quite amazing what quiet rational conversation can achieve. Muscle against muscle, is always a tussle, and always someone is bound to get hurt.

Absolutely, definitely, positively it does appear to me, that those guards had NO CLUE about how to apply martial technique, to passively contain the man.

The larger part of the fine, in my opinion, should go to the business that hired and supposedly trained them and not to bunnings. They should both be fired, and outed, of course.

To me it suggests that every other security guard qualified by that security company is likewise ill-prepared to deal with confrontation, and it's their job description.

It's like a driving school not teaching truck drivers how to drive safely. It's not Bunnings that is at fault. The main culprit is whomever classified these guards as being competent, when they quite obviously weren't.

I stand by my opinion.

 

[glennkidd]

Simple answer… Don’t steal.

Alleged!

 

[Lesle]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

She lost her dad, do the maths 8years ago she might have been all of 10, and a 10 year old knows what happened you can’t hide it from her, she must have been devastated, what sort of childhood did she have growing up without her dad? Compensation isn’t going to bring her dad back but it might teach someone a lesson.

 

[Littleboy8]

Alleged!

 

[Trudi]

Since when does Bunnings engage security guards? The store in question must have a history of theft to have to resort to these measures.

Also, why did it take 8 years before the family decided to sue Bunnings and the security company? They make it aound like the George Floyd killing.

Of course the moral of the story is, don't steal!

 

[Robbo3006]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

There's a lot I'd like to say, did he steal the stuff or was it on suspicion? No matter what the 2 perpetrators are a disgrace to any security company and should be jailed or jailed then deported, not in Australia, we don't do crap like that.

 

[Jest]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

sad. BUT the consequence of this is what happened in the beginning. stealing.

 

[Jest]

She lost her dad, do the maths 8years ago she might have been all of 10, and a 10 year old knows what happened you can’t hide it from her, she must have been devastated, what sort of childhood did she have growing up without her dad? Compensation isn’t going to bring her dad back but it might teach someone a lesson.

her dad was a thief. i guess she would have learnt something.

 

[Littleboy8]

Since when does Bunnings engage security guards? The store in question must have a history of theft to have to resort to these measures.

Also, why did it take 8 years before the family decided to sue Bunnings and the security company? They make it aound like the George Floyd killing.

Of course the moral of the story is, don't steal!

Actually really 8 years why wait so long? Good question

 

[Marj53]

A lot of the time thieves don't have their own plates on their vehicle so it is no good of taking their rego down. This happened where I worked once. Staff took down the rego ad it wasn't even registered.

 

[Pink lion]

Governmentinaction, is a hyphenated word. It took me years to realize what I had initially thought was a three-word statement, was actually one Hyphenated word.

The evidence of this is quite literally everywhere ...

Rust happens faster, than many issues needing a resolution.

Many legal issues appear stuck in time, locked in a mounting log-jamb of their own making. The parties continue on regardless though, and we're all paying for the shemozzle.

There would be a MASSIVE number of similar issues nationwide, all stuck in party traffic, waiting to be addressed.

I was invited to another backslapper's convention just then but dismissed it. Thank God for the internet, it's the only way to get anything done, if you're not in the boy's club.

Instead of taking 8 years, this issue, would have been resolved in weeks, if it was in anyway party related, is my personal opinion.

 

[Leenie]

There is no place in Australia for thugs like this, the full force of law should be applied.

 

[rainbow4]

Dear SDC members, do you remember the horrible news about a Melbourne man who passed away after an alleged altercation with two security guards at his local Bunnings store in 2016?

Anthony James Georgiou, 31, is claimed to have stolen a gas cylinder and a saw blade from a Frankston Bunnings before Abdul Habib Brenzai and George Oyee, the store's security contractors, tried to stop him.

​

Allegedly, Georgiou was wrestled to the ground and put into a headlock by the officers and was heard screaming for help and gasping for air. But the guards did not stop, and he soon lost consciousness. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he ultimately passed away.

Devastatingly, the deceased man had a daughter–who has not been named as she is a minor– and she is now suing Bunnings Warehouse, the two security guards, as well as their employer, New Security Solutions Group, for ‘psychological injury, shock and financial loss’ caused by her father's death.

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Georgiou’s daughter is suing Bunnings Warehouse. Credit: Where To Melbourne/Facebook

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The lawsuit statement, as filed by firm Slater and Gordon, claims the security officers did not show reasonable care towards Georgiou and engaged in a 'prolonged assault', putting too much pressure on his neck. The legal document refers to their conduct as ‘intentional, reckless and/or negligent’.

It also alleges that New Security Solutions Group did not adequately train the two officers and that Bunnings did not provide them with a company code of conduct ‘so they were aware of their obligations in relation to, among other things, detaining anyone on the premises’.

​

Last year, a Victorian coroner, Darren Bracken, concluded that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings.

‘There seems little doubt that, had Georgiou not been involved in the struggle ... he would have walked away from Bunnings that day,’ the coroner shared.

According to Neha Pratap, a public liability lawyer on the case, Georgiou's daughter–through her litigation guardian–is ‘exercising her legal rights to compensation following father’s death, which we say was avoidable.’

Meanwhile, the family said their 'lives have been forever altered', and Georgiou's daughter lives with a 'constant void in her heart'.

Key Takeaways

• The daughter of Anthony James Georgiou, who died after being allegedly assaulted by security guards at a Melbourne Bunnings, is suing the retail chain and the security officers involved in the incident.
• Georgiou was accused of stealing a gas cylinder and saw blade and was restrained by the officers, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death.
• The lawsuit alleges that the officers engaged in a 'prolonged assault,' and the security guard's employer–New Security Solutions Group–and Bunnings are accused of negligence and a breach of duty of care.
• A Victorian coroner, concluded last year that Georgiou would have remained alive if the security contractors had not restrained him on that day at Bunnings
• Georgiou’s daughter has a legal right to compensation, according to her legal representatives.

What do you think about this story, dear members? Share your thoughts below!

Simple. If he had NOT taken items without paying, he would not have been tackled. Result: he brought it upon himself. Harsh but truthful.