Looks Twice v. Whidby

SABERS, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Three women attacked plaintiff in a bar fight, causing her serious physical injuries. She sued her attackers and the bar owners. The jury found against the attackers, but for the bar owners. Plaintiff appeals the denial of her motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] On March 6, 1993, Georgine Looks Twice was seated with a friend in Rapid City’s Stockman’s Lounge when she was attacked by three women (Jean Ghost, Deloris Long Soldier, and Jacqueline Palmier). Before the fight was stopped, Looks Twice was thrown to…