Martinez-Aguilar v. 500 Club
- Resolution Date:
- May 2006
- Practice Areas:
- Wrongful Death, Premises Liability
- Synopsis:
- Eric Sims, the manager of the 500 Club, located in San Francisco, assaulted Jesus Martinez. When police arrived on the scene, they saw Eric Sims choking Jesus Martinez. The officers did not arrest Eric Sims even though San Francisco paramedics pronounced Jesus dead at the scene. After a minimal investigation, the San Francisco police and district attorney's office determined the death to be an accidental death of a drunk, Hispanic male who had started attacking people in the bar. Jesus Martinez's family felt that something was not right and contacted The Veen Firm, P.C. in an effort to seek justice. The firm's investigation uncovered evidence that Jesus Martinez was intentionally assaulted inside the bar and that a homicide had occurred. Jesus Martinez's family sued Eric Sims and the 500 Club, arguing that Eric Sims intentionally killed Mr. Martinez while working at the bar. The matter settled before trial.
- Attorneys:
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Eustace de Saint Phalle
Elinor Leary
- Resolution:
- $1 Million