Hoover v. Epicurian, Inc.

By Judge Everett A. Martin, Jr.

The plaintiff complains that Robert Brainard, a defendant herein, stabbed him while both were patrons in a restaurant owned and operated by Epicurian, Inc. (“Epicurian”). Count One of the amended complaint lies against only Brainard. Count Two alleges Epicurian failed to provide reasonable training for and supervision of its employees. The plaintiff also alleges in this Count that Epicurian continued to provide alcohol to Brainard after he had misbehaved and that this created a dangerous situation. At the hearing on July 17, the plaintiff stated this allegation…