FAST FOOD FIGHT AT CHIPOTLE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS#122

In California, a food fight took place at a Chipotle. It is reported that three of the restaurant’s customers went on a tantrum. They began throwing food and berating the workers.   Per Foxnews, the staff was reportedly shocked.  The video of the event went viral. This fact pattern will be analyzed under California Workers’ Compensation… Continue reading FAST FOOD FIGHT AT CHIPOTLE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS#122

SUBWAY FAST FOOD MANAGER RECEIVES KNUCKLE SANDWICH FROM CUSTOMER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS,#115

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The Nypost.com reported that, in California, a Subway Sandwich Store Customer committed an act of violence against a Store Manager.  After he became enraged over a dispute over “extra meat” on an order, the customer proceeded to go around the counter and started striking the Subway Store Manager. The manager is quoted as saying: “He… Continue reading SUBWAY FAST FOOD MANAGER RECEIVES KNUCKLE SANDWICH FROM CUSTOMER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS,#115

RESTAURANT STAFF ASSAULTED IN SAUCE-Y DISPUTE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 46

Fast Food Workers are being subjected to unprecedented dangers.  Minor disputes with Customers,  such as over condiments, have led to both injury and tragedy.  A recent assault of Fast Food Workers in New York is both disturbing and unique. Fancy French Fry Establishment Workers were assaulted by a trio of unruly customers upset over the… Continue reading RESTAURANT STAFF ASSAULTED IN SAUCE-Y DISPUTE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 46

IWITN #45: A Tragic Shooting Death & Injury Of Subway Employees

It is reported that one Subway Sandwich Artist was tragically murdered and that another was shot at an Atlanta Subway Sandwich Store.   A customer,  upset over too much mayo being placed upon a sandwich,  reportedly became violent and fired shots.  The tragedy is made worse as the son of the deceased worker was present. Dailymail.com… Continue reading IWITN #45: A Tragic Shooting Death & Injury Of Subway Employees

IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?

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A viral video shows a United Airlines Luggage Check-In Worker engaged in a fist fight with a customer.  The video shows the UA Worker punching the customer.  The video then shows the customer beating up the worker.  Dailymail.com For the purpose of this post, we will take the video as the totality of the interaction.… Continue reading IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?

BURGER INSANITY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #17

It is reported that a Fast-Food Worker was assaulted and shot in the face by twin sisters. This assault was apparently triggered over a dispute over a $3.00 hamburger that was missing from an order.  According to the police, the sisters “proceeded to attack (Mr.)Rodriguez and one of them shot him in the face while… Continue reading BURGER INSANITY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #17

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #6, THE BOSS WHO WAS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK KNIFED

In the City of Brotherly Love, a Philadelphia Cheesesteak Shop Owner was stabbed in the neck by an employee.  The news report indicated that the employee lunged “at his boss from behind and thrusting a 10-inch knife into his neck.”  It was also reported that the store owner’s son was present “his son grabbed two… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #6, THE BOSS WHO WAS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK KNIFED

HEALTHCARE WORKERS, VIOLENT PATIENTS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Healthcare Systems have a high incidence of workplace violence.   Healthcare Workers experience five times the amount of violence in comparison to the average worker in the United States. Violent acts can cause work injuries both of a physical and mental nature.  Healthcare Workers, in these circumstances, may seek medical treatment and compensation via Workers’ Compensation.… Continue reading HEALTHCARE WORKERS, VIOLENT PATIENTS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW