Guillermo Villa was assaulted at a rap concert and later sued Paradise Theater Productions, Inc. (the property owner), and Emmis Communications Corp. (the concert promoter), claiming there hadn't been enough security.
After the New York County Supreme Court dismissed his case, Villa appealed.
The Appellate Division, First Department, agreed that the defendants weren't liable for what happened because reasonable security measures--like security guards, metal detectors, and a police presence--had all been in place.
That couldn't have been music to Villa's ears.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Villa v. Paradise Theater Prods., Inc.em>