What kind of case is Kuehn vs Pub Zone?

Plaintiff Karl Kuehn was severely injured when attacked in the men’s room of a tavern in the Township of Union known as the Pub Zone by three members of the Pagan motorcycle gang. Following trial, a $300,000 verdict in plaintiff’s favor was entered against the Pub Zone.

What is pub zone?

FACTS: Pub Zone bar (owned by Maria Kerkoulas) posted a sign that prohibited motorcycle gangs from entering the bar while wearing their “colors”.

Who won Kuehn vs pub zone?

The jury awarded him $300,000 in damages. The trial court judge overruled the jury’s verdict and granted judgment for the Pub Zone, meaning that the tavern owed nothing. The judge ruled that the pub’s owner could not have foreseen the attack on Kuehn, and had no duty to protect him from an outlaw motorcycle gang.

What is a civil case vs criminal?

Civil cases handle almost all other disputes, and typically aim for some sort of recovery. A criminal case is filed by the government and is led by a prosecuting attorney. A civil case is filed by a private party, typically an individual or corporation, against another individual or corporation.

Is assault a criminal or civil case?

A criminal assault charge is prosecuted in criminal court. The victim in the criminal assault case becomes the plaintiff in a civil assault case if he or she decides to sue the defendant for damages (a criminal case isn’t necessary before the plaintiff can sue in civil court).

What are the three major types of civil disputes?

Civil cases

  • financial issues – such as bankruptcy or banking disputes.
  • housing.
  • defamation.
  • family law.
  • employment law.

Who decides if someone should be charged criminally?

Grand juries are similar to regular trial juries (called “petit juries”) in that they are made up of randomly selected individuals. The grand jurors listen to evidence and decide whether charges should be brought against an individual—that is, they decide whether to indict someone.

What are the two types of disputes?

Suitability of ADRs to particular types of disputes

  • Mediation.
  • Arbitration.
  • Conciliation.
  • Negotiation.
  • Lok Adalat.