Alvarez v. Jacmar Pacific Pizza Corp.

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), P. J.

Introduction

This case involves a commercial enterprise’s liability for a murder committed at its restaurant. After the plaintiffs had completed their case-in-chief, the trial court granted nonsuit. In essence, it found no duty because the murder was unforeseeable. We agree and therefore affirm the judgment.

*1194Statement of Facts

The Operative Facts

The events occurred during the late evening of May 11, 1996, at Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.1 Carlos Alvarez went with a group of friends to eat at the restaurant. Alvarez’s companions included…