if you get assaulted by a few people in the parking lot after they just left the bar, is the
bar responsible if it was in there parking lot
2007-02-13 14:47:22 · 2 answers · asked by jack black 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, the people responsible are the people who DID the assaulting.
2007-02-13 14:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bar may have some liabilty. If the bar contributed to the assault in any manner, they may be enjoined (brought in civilly as co-defendants to the actual assaulters) in civil court. For example, if they served alcohol, provided entertainment and had a large crowd AND they over-served alcohol to a patron who later assaulted someone AND their secuirity guard did nothing AND the parking lot was not well lit ETC ETC. A lot of things have to occur in the events leading to the injury. You as the plaintiff would have the burden of proving that the bar had a duty to you in some way and they failed to perform that duty and that failure is what caused or contributed to your injuries. Seek a good injury attorney in your area for a free initial consultation. Keep in mind that if you instigated in any way, your damages can be mitigated (lessened) or dismissed all together.
2007-02-13 22:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by nukehoop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋