Monday, August 30, 2010

San Francisco Night Clubs: A Venue For Violence


Lee Farley, age 39, was a patron of Jelly’s nightclub on the early morning of July 11, 2010 when he was shot and killed by another patron of the nightclub.  This is the fourth shooting and the second murder at this nightclub in the last two years.

The insufficient supervision and security at this club led to the tragedy that ended in the death of Mr. Farley.  Mr. Farley, a father of 9, was accosted inside the club by another man.  The altercation then spilled outside the club and ultimately led to the suspect shooting Mr. Farley in the chest, killing him.

This club is just one example of the many problematic clubs in this City.  On August 9, 2010 two women were shot early in the morning outside the SOMA nightclub 1015 Folsom.  On Sunday, August 15 a German tourist was shot and killed while walking around Union Square with her husband when a private party that rented out a club erupted into a gun battle between two rival groups. 

Another San Francisco club, Suede, was closed down in February of this year after a shooting incident that left one dead and four people injured.

Although it appears that Jelly’s will be shut down permanently since the Port of San Francisco has rescinded their lease, it is important that we stop these problems before more innocent people are killed.
                          
The Law Offices of Arnold Laub is representing the family of Mr. Farley in a claim against Jelly’s for their negligent supervision and security in the club.