I was assaulted by restaurant manager at Villa Blanca on 8/18 attending Honoring the Media Red Carpet Event, and here's the story.
..."I was enjoying a cocktail with some friends on the patio at Villa Blanca. We were relatively close to the red carpet taking photos as I unfortunately stepped just outside the entrance to the patio. I was immediately yelled at by the manager as the drink was literally swiped out of my hand. He then told me I could pick it up at the bar only to find out he had poured it out. So I approached him and said he should not be rude and I would like my drink replaced. Then he lost his cool, began yelling again, and insisted that I leave immediately or he would call the police. As several people witnessed, he actually assaulted me and forcefully grabbed me by the arm and pulled me towards the door. I had to pull away and get the help of onlookers to get him to stop berating me."
Is his behavior excusable? Is this the behavior of a high class Beverly Hills restaurant coming from the manager himself? I do not think so. His physical contact with force was not excusable nor reasonable nor necessary, and most importantly - illegal. I am not only emotionally harassed but also physically harassed. I'd like to bring justice to light and share my story, especially to those friends who also attended the event that night, notably the following... Andre Cohen Fotography, David Harrison Levi STARMAKER, Carter Alan Taylor, Jake Weinheimer, Brandy Sanders, Kierrah Foundation.
Event: 1st Annual All Media Gala Date: Aug. 13th Location: Villa Blanca Beverly Hills Restaurant | 9601 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA
http://www.villablancarestaurant.com/
Thanks to the suggestion of George Pappas and Carter for suggesting me to post my story. I will not set foot to this restaurant ever again until I receive a formal apology from the restaurant and the manager himself. What happened upset me greatly, and I feel extremely violated by the event inside and out. Is this what Beverly Hills has to offer? Or what a high society has to offer to the world we're living in today? Perhaps, but not under the name of justice.
I will further look into the legal actions I should take in regards to the incident.
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