Nero's Pad, Inc. v. New York State Liquor Authority

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 *717to review respondent’s determination, which, after a hearing, suspended petitioner’s restaurant liquor license for 30 days and imposed a $1,000 bond claim. Determination confirmed and petition dismissed, on the merits, with costs. Complainant was severely beaten by the licensee’s bouncer when he was accused of walking out with a dancer’s shirt. An officer of the licensee corporation was present, but did not participate in the beating. The testimony is unclear as to who struck the first blow. The respondent’s determination is conclusive as to any…