Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Reluctant Manager

I went to a bookstore w/ cafe. I found an empty sofa and was reading a book about 10 minutes. Then, this guy came over and insisted that it was his sit. I told him that I was just sitting in an empty chair. He shouted ''what kind of word do you undertand me, I was sitting here and I just went to get coffee.'' I told him again that I sat down b/c it was empty. Then he started swear f and b words then pour hot coffee to my head. He ran toward the door and I asked help and yelled to security person to stop him. She would just look at me and him and did not move nor take any action. I was very surprised. I asked her why she would not do anything and she replied that it was not her responsibility. In addition, after I asked a store manager, store manager said there is nothing she can do. I felt very violated since this is the bookstore chain, and the way I get treated. She said ''only thing I can do is to call the poilice.'' So, until the police came, (about 30 min later) I had to just stay in fron of the door w/ my wet clothes. Not even store manager offered to get doctor or anything. Police said they will try, but I doubt they can do anything at this point. Can I file a claim against this store and the security company?

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