Comeau v. Lucas

Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, with costs to plaintiff, and a new trial granted, in accordance with the following memorandum: Plaintiff George Comeau sustained a serious head injury as the result of an intentional assault by defendant Michael Ruggero, a member of a rock band, who was apparently in an intoxicated condition while playing at a party held in the home of defendants Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lucas. In his action to recover damages, plaintiff alleged negligence on the part of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas for failure to supervise a party given by their 16-year-old daughter Lori…