General Liability

Court/Case No: Washtenaw County Circuit Court / 20-267-CD

Tried/Argued Before: Jury

Demand: $75,000

Verdict: No Cause for Action

Name of Judge(s): Timothy Connors

Keys to the Case:

This was a general negligence case brought by a bar patron against Scorekeepers Bar in Ann Arbor. The plaintiff was with a group of fraternity friends who became loud and obnoxious. A fight broke out and the plaintiff was thrown to the ground by a staff member who viewed plaintiff as one of the fight participants. The plaintiff claimed he was an innocent “peacemaker.” The plaintiff suffered a complex ankle fracture requiring surgery, with some expected lifetime residual symptoms.

Defense SW attorney(s) Involved in Case:

• Thomas J. Azoni