Maicke v. RDH, INC.

This is an appeal from a judgment on a jury verdict in a wrongful death action.

Daniel Wurtz and two companions spent an evening at the Steak Out Restaurant, an establishment owned by RDH, Inc. During the evening, Mr. Wurtz and his compan ions were involved in several disturbances with other patrons and employees of the restaurant. Stuart Cartier, an I.D. checker/bouncer at the restaurant, was advised to keep an eye on Mr. Wurtz. Mr. Cartier obtained a large knife from the kitchen and placed it near his post. A physical confrontation broke out and Mr. Cartier stabbed Mr. Wurtz in the back with…