Assault Legal Recourse Options

Summary

In Pennsylvania, if you are assaulted by an employee at a business, you can file a police report as assault is a criminal offense. You may also pursue a civil lawsuit for damages such as medical expenses and emotional distress. Additionally, if you feel threatened, obtaining a restraining order is an option. Businesses can be held liable under vicarious liability if the employee was acting within their employment scope, or under negligent hiring/retention if the business knew or should have known about the employees tendencies. Consider consulting with a local attorney for personalized legal advice.

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An attendant at a local carwash punched me in the face through my open car window because he thought I was someone that was talking about him behind his back. What legal recourse options are there?
I'm sorry to hear about your experience, ****. In Pennsylvania, you may consider the following legal recourses:
- File a police report: Assault is a criminal offense.
- Civil lawsuit: You could sue for damages, including medical expenses and emotional distress.
- Restraining order: If you feel threatened, consider obtaining one.
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Can I sue a PA Business if one of their employees hits me while I am on their property as a customer?
In Pennsylvania, you may be able to sue the business under certain conditions:
- Vicarious Liability: If the employee was acting within the scope of their employment.
- Negligent Hiring/Retention: If the business knew or should have known about the employee's tendencies.
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