The firm represented defendant, a local gentleman’s club, in a premises liability claim.
CASE INFORMATION: Los Angeles Superior Court Case number LC 077787; Hon. Michael Latin, Department B, Van Nuys
FACTS: Plaintiff nightclub patron was assaulted by a fellow patron about two blocks away from the club property. Plaintiff claimed that the assault began on the club premises with an altercation involving club staff and other patrons, and then he was followed and attacked off the premises. Plaintiff maintained the club had a duty to protect him from the attack since it began on the premises and continued off the premises with the knowledge of the club.