The man in a viral video of an altercation at the Russian Lady in Hartford earlier this month has filed a lawsuit against the business on Wednesday.
The viral video appears to show a man being assaulted by a security guard at the Russian Lady, located on Ann Uccello Street. Hartford police said the incident happened on Nov. 4 and they are investigating.
The man who was assaulted has been identified by his attorney as 28-year-old Joshua Gilmore.
Gilmore's attorney says Gilmore suffered injuries including a concussion, a deep cut to the back of his skull and a fractured elbow.
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At a press conference on Wednesday, Gilmore said the incident was traumatic and it is taking a toll on him mentally.
The lawsuit names the restauranteur, the liquor license holder, an entertainment company and the security guard. It claims they participated in gross negligence and negligent hiring.
Several other corporations and individuals may still be added to the lawsuit, the attorney said. They are still working to identify everyone who was involved in the incident.
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After the viral video surfaced, the Russian Lady decided to close its doors.
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) said the Russian Lady agreed to voluntarily suspend its liquor license. The bar is closed until further notice, according to officials.
The Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division said they are working to determine what action needs to be taken. The investigation remains ongoing.
In addition to the lawsuit, Gilmore's attorney said his office will be lodging formal complaints with DCP and will be pursuing charges with the Hartford Police Department and the Hartford State's Attorney. At this point, no criminal charges have been filed.
Gilmore's attorney said he hopes to figure out policy solutions that prevent other similar instances from happening in the future.
