Daugherty v. Allee's Sports Bar & Grill

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Judge.

Christopher A. Daugherty was an employee of the defendant, Allee’s Sports Bar and Grill (Allee’s). He was drinking off-duty at Allee’s one night, while sitting with the General Manager of Allee’s, Eric Walker, who was also off-duty. Off-duty employees are treated as customers at Al-lee’s and receive no discounts for food and drink. Jamie Yoder was the bartender at Allee’s that evening. Mr. Daugherty and Mr. Walker both ordered beer. Before serving beer to Mr. Daugherty, Ms. Yoder placed a toothpick in the beer. Ms. Yoder intended this action to be a practical joke. Mr.…