Daniel N. Kerkinni v. Michael J. Riehm, et al.; Minnesota State District Court, Hennepin County; Case No. 27-CV-14-8647
Les Gelhar and Dan Mitchell obtained a directed verdict on behalf of the W Hotel and The Living Room bar, which was operated by Parasole Restaurant Group, in this negligent security case. Plaintiff was stabbed by Michael Riehm, while both were attending an annual New Year’s Eve party, with a steak knife taken from The Living Room’s service area. After six days of trial, the court agreed the assault was not reasonably foreseeable and the W Hotel and Lobby Bar provided adequate security for the event.