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Unprovoked Night Club Altercation
Expert Witness Services
Case Analysis: Two male Plaintiffs were socializing with friends at a night club when two males in their mid-twenties
approached the men. In an unprovoked attack the two aggressors simultaneously struck the Plaintiffs several times
knocking them to the ground for no apparent reason. While in their attempt to get to their feet both became aware
that they were suffering from razor type lacerations to their face and extremities. The Plaintiffs required emergency
medical attention; one required over one-hundred stitches to close the gash to his face.
Expert Analysis: A review of the club’s security program revealed that all patron, invitees and guest were required
to only gain access to the club via the front main entrance. In support of that policy the club positioned security
personnel at that front entrance to check patrons for; proper age identification, metal objects (such as knives, guns
and steel knuckles by wanding and /or pat down process), signs of visual intoxication and enforcement of the
club’s dress code policy. In the material provided for review it became evident that at least one of the men later
convicted of the attack on the Plaintiffs had gained access to through the club’s rear VIP entrance where there was
no such wanding process employed. Based on the known risk the Defendant in this matter had a duty to provide a
reasonable standard of care for its patrons, invites, and employees and they failed to do so. The injuries sustained
by the Plaintiffs were the direct result of the conduct of the Defendant. Plaintiffs prevailed.
William J. Birks Jr. CPP
Security Expert Witness