Bar Fight Ends in Injuires, Court Battle
Two patrons who were arrested after a fight at a South Florida sports bar have hired attorneys.
The fight broke out following an argument between two customers and bouncers at Dirty Blondes Sports Bar, located along Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. Video posted by a witness on Instagram shows the pair being punched and thrown to the ground by two men wearing “security” shirts.
Customers Alexander Coelho and David Parker have bonded out of jail and have since hired an attorney.
The bar posted a statement on its Facebook on Monday, saying in part: “While we do not condone the actions displayed in the 15-second video circulating, no further statements on what led up to, during or after the incident until we review the matter internally with all parties involved.”
It is not unresonable to expect to go to a local bar and have a drink by yourself or with friends without incident. Owners of bars, restaurants and other business properties that serve alcohol to the public are responsible for protecting their clientele from assault and injuries caused by unruly or drunk customers. They and their staff are accountable for providing their patrons with a place that is safe. Bouncers and other staff are there to keep order, however sometimes things can go wrong or get out of hand. In the heat of the moment, the safety of everyone might be overlooked in order to try and bring order back to the situation. Patrons, employees or those who are just in the wrong place at the wrong time can become injured in altercations that can happen in the blink of an eye.
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