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Date: 05-14-1999
Case Style: Alexander v. The Pub, Inc.
Case Number: 17-98-24
Judge: Unknown
Court: Unknown
Plaintiff's Attorney: John F. Fulker, Troy, Ohio
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description: Dram Shop - Patron of bar who was assaulted while sitting at the bar, where the nightclub had notice of prior criminal activity, sought compensation for injuries. The plaintiff was punched by another patron while sitting at the defendant's bar. He filed suit claimed that defendant provided inadequate security.
Defendant asserted that it had no duty to protect plaintiff and, even if it did, no amount of security would have protected plaintiff.
Outcome: Summary judgment for defendant.
Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown
Defendant's Experts: Unknown
Comments: Reversed by the Ohio Court of Appeals. Note: The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision.