Man Stabbed by Cook Can Sue Sushi Restaurant 
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Published: April 22, 2011
Tags: Charlottesville Circuit Court, Judge Edward Hogshire, Negligence, Virginia Circuit Courts
A restaurant patron stabbed by a cook who was standing at the bar drinking while on duty can sue the restaurant for assault and battery, negligence in failing to protect an invitee, emotional distress and punitive damages, but not for negligent hiring and retention, says a Charlottesville Circuit Court.
Defendant demurs to counts II (assault), IV ...
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