Mattei v. M.B.A., Inc.

HILL, J.,

*449I. INTRODUCTION

This case began in October 1979 when plaintiff Mr. Mattei, a manager of Spam’s Seafood House (“Spam’s”) and his wife filed suit against M.B.A., Inc. t/a Spams and Anthony J. Venuto for personal injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff on October 31, 1977 when he was robbed and severely beaten in Spam’s parking lot.1 The incident occurred after Mr. Mattei had closed the restaurant and was headed to the bank to deposit the daily receipts. M.B.A.’s insurer, Lloyd’s of London, initially appointed counsel to represent M.B.A. subject to a reservation of rights.…