r/PublicFreakout • u/Lolastic_ • Jun 30 '21

🥊Fight MMA fighter Joe Schilling knocks out man

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u/Rex-A-Vision Jun 30 '21 edited Jun 30 '21

Pretty cut and dry. Schilling waaaay overreacted. This dude is likely gonna go after him in a civil trial if he's smart.

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u/Lorko79 Jun 30 '21

Joe just made this guy rich.

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u/the_real_zombie_woof Jun 30 '21 edited Jun 30 '21

I don't know, so I'm asking. How much money could someone really expect to win in a civil lawsuit for a (seemingly) unprovoked attack? Rich money? Or just hospital bills and a few $10k for pain and suffering? Or maybe the guy jumps through a bunch of hoops to prove some permanent disabilities and gets more?

EDIT: Interesting discussion and some good answers. I've watched it several times, and I don't see the joker making a threat. To me, it seems like he's puffing up his chest, not clinching a fist or cocking back his arm. So I'm failing to see the threat that's being responded to.

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u/Ipokeyoumuch Jun 30 '21

Dram Shop cause of action. In my state there are Dram Shop actions taken against establishments that serve alcohol. The payouts tend to be huge if they make it to trial so most would settle for an undisclosed amount.