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Can You Sue Someone for a Bar Fight?

Yes, but in most cases, that “someone” is not the assailant, but the owner of the bar. Bar owners and other property owners have a duty of care, which includes a duty to provide adequate security. When people drink and discuss inflammatory topics, such as politics, fights are inevitable, either inside the bar or outside… Continue reading Can You Sue Someone for a Bar Fight?

Know Your Rights: Can You Sue for Assault in California

Yes, because in California, assault is an intentional tort. Other intentional torts include intentional infliction of emotional distress (extreme Mean Girls speech or conduct), false imprisonment (preventing a person from leaving a room), and trespass. You can sue someone for assault to establish legal responsibility. These civil suits are especially common in certain kinds of… Continue reading Know Your Rights: Can You Sue for Assault in California