The plaintiff brought an action for damages following an unprovoked assault by the defendant in a bar, which resulted in a severe facial laceration and PTSD.
The defendant was noted in default.
The court assessed damages, awarding $75,000 in general damages (reduced by a $25,000 prior settlement with the bar), $15,000 in punitive damages, and special damages, for a total award of $71,019.29 plus costs.
