Matthews v. Sno's Seafood & Steak House, Inc.

LOTTINGER, Judge.

This is an action ex delicto by Mark S. Matthews against Sno’s Seafood & Steak House, Inc. (Sno’s) and its insurer, Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company, James N. Sheets, Neil Sheets and Blaine Sheets. Plaintiff contends that Neil Sheets was the aggressor in an altercation, that occurred at Sno’s, whereas defendant, Neil Sheets, argues that his actions were justified based on the provocations of the plaintiff. The Trial Judge found that plaintiff provoked the fight, and that Neil Sheets did not use excessive force. Plaintiff has appealed.

The facts relating to the events…