What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? new york
i was at a poolroom. it was a busy day and the owner and hired cook were attending to other things. being a regular customer i went to the coffee station to pour a cup of coffee. it is done all the time by many who are regular customers. coffee station is just inside the counter. i left my money for the coffee and continued down the room. the says something about going behind the counter and i say a jokingly shut-up. minutes later he came out from behind the counter and started up to me in a rage. i told him i was just joking and he punched me. others there wrestled with him to stop it and i went to the front of the room. i did call police, they came over. not much was done. i was not hurt to bad, just a cut inside my cheek and a bruise with soreness for some days to come.
so the owner says the cook will not be working there and i let it go. but now i learn that he is indeed working there and off the books too. what should i do ? is the owner still liable for the cooks actions? the cook is a bum and not worth suing, or is he ? idk i'm not happy with it all !
i was at a poolroom. it was a busy day and the owner and hired cook were attending to other things. being a regular customer i went to the coffee station to pour a cup of coffee. it is done all the time by many who are regular customers. coffee station is just inside the counter. i left my money for the coffee and continued down the room. the says something about going behind the counter and i say a jokingly shut-up. minutes later he came out from behind the counter and started up to me in a rage. i told him i was just joking and he punched me. others there wrestled with him to stop it and i went to the front of the room. i did call police, they came over. not much was done. i was not hurt to bad, just a cut inside my cheek and a bruise with soreness for some days to come.
so the owner says the cook will not be working there and i let it go. but now i learn that he is indeed working there and off the books too. what should i do ? is the owner still liable for the cooks actions? the cook is a bum and not worth suing, or is he ? idk i'm not happy with it all !