Scarlett Benchley vs. SBE

Case Background

Scarlett Benchley filed a premises liability lawsuit against The Nightingale Plaza after she was allegedly restrained by the security guards and arrested. The nightclub assault lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Holly J. Fujie, Bruce G. Iwasaki, and Kristin S. Escalante presided over this case. [Case number: 18STCV00236]

Cause

On October 16, 2017, Scarlett Benchley visited The Nightingale Plaza, a nightclub operated by SRC Entertainment, LLC, intending to enjoy the venue’s amenities and meet friends in the VIP section. Security checked her identification at the main entrance and allowed her inside.

At some point, Benchley attempted to enter the VIP area to