Screen or Be Sued:
How One Case Changed Property Management Forever

Exclusive Webinar for Property Management Professionals

Featuring: Melinda McBeth, Esq. of Offit Kurman

Thursday, March 5, 2026. 12PM ET / 9AM PT

Meet The Panelists

Melinda McBeth

Attorney, Offit Kurman

A leading litigator specializing in landlord defense and liability law. Melinda brings a legal insider’s perspective on how slip and fall cases are built—and how to safeguard against them.

Jen Free (Host)

Director of Sales, Cloudastructure

Jen helps multifamily teams rethink safety and risk management through AI-driven surveillance and remote monitoring that improves both security and resident experience.

Overview:

What happens when a property employee isn’t screened—and tragedy follows?

The recent Jason Billingsley case has shaken property management, proving how skipped background checks can lead to devastating outcomes for residents and nuclear verdicts for management and ownership. In the wake of this tragic story, it’s time for every property management team to review their employee vetting.

Join Cloudastructure and Attorney Melinda McBeth as we do a deep drive on the case and define actionable takeaways on how to protect your properties, residents, and bottom line.

If you handle HR, compliance, or security—you won’t want to miss this.

Why Attend:

This webinar will explore:

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The legal arguments shaping duty-of-care expectations

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The mechanics of a nuclear verdict and how they’re changing settlements

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How to implement screening processes that prevent exposure

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Lessons that property managers can apply today to protect their organizations

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Detecting unusual employee behavior on the job

You’ll Learn How To:

Adopt stronger employee screening processes and documentation

Understand your legal duties after the Billingsley case

Build hiring practices that hold up in court

Use technology to ensure compliance and protect your brand

Why Attend?

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Learn how AI is already reshaping access control, security, and resident experience

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Understand the risks of adopting AI without human oversight and how to avoid them

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Hear honest insights from two founders who helped shape the modern proptech landscape

Screen or Be Sued: How One Case Changed Property Management Forever