by Jason Morris

Negligent hiring lawsuits can be very costly for companies.  Conducting a simple background check can save your company a lot of money and heartache.

Law & Disorder: Mother Sues Restaurant in Murder of Son

By The Times-Union

The mother of a Jacksonville restaurant worker killed on the job by a co-worker has sued the restaurant company, accusing it of negligent hiring and supervision.

The lawsuit by Faydra McNair, mother of Martaze Harris, contends La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill shouldn’t have hired Kyle C. Bass because he had a felony record for cocaine possession. Bass pleaded guilty to the June 2006 murder and is serving a life prison sentence.

The lawsuit, filed Friday against REF Holdings, La Salsa’s parent company, doesn’t ask for a specific amount of damages. REF attorney Stephen Feidelman wouldn’t comment.