Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Arizona
chapter 7 bankruptcy
Five years ago I was a Bouncer at a night club, where myself and two other individuals had to throw out four disorderly and intoxicated gentlemaen from the club. Well they recently have sued us and the night club. The night club was suppose to fight for us, but instead they left it up to our selves. By this time it went to arbitration and we lost a judgement of 47,000 dollars . My new attoney wants me to settle, but since none of the accusations are true I feel it is not right. So I want to file chapter 7 and let them get nothing. I own no property nor have any money. I am a full time student with only a car under 7,000 dollars and the books on my back. Since I have nothing and I only work for tips can they take anthing away from me.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bouncer's Bankruptcy
A. Bankruptcy will not make a judgment for an intentional tort (assault and/or battery) go away.
B. It looks to me as if you are pretty well judgment proof - even if the drunks get a judgment against you, there will be no way for them to collect it - unless you hit the lottery.
Check with an Arizona attorney to see how long a party has top collect a judgment. Of course, there 49 other states where you could go, possibly without being found by the attorney for the drunks - and bouncers are needed in every state.
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