Alison M. Crane of Bledsoe, Diestel, Treppa & Crane LLP, in San Francisco, obtained a defense verdict for her client in Fresno County Superior Court, the Honorable D. Tyler Tharpe presiding.
Plaintiff alleged she was assaulted by a restaurant employee after dining at the restaurant. Plaintiff brought assault claims against the employee, represented by Ms. Crane, as well as negligence-based claims against the restaurant for hiring, supervision and retention. Defendants denied the incident occurred.
Plaintiff claimed she suffered from PTSD as a result of the alleged incident and sought over half a million dollars in damages. Plaintiff did not accept 998 offers issued by both the restaurant and the employee issued prior to trial. The jury rejected Plaintiff’s claims and returned a complete defense verdict for both defendants.