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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

ALEXANDER S. BRADLEY,

13 Civ.

Plaintifl

COMPLAINT
)unv Tnrar Dsueupro

-against-

AARON HERNANDEZ,
Defendant.

Plaintifl by his attorneys, Jaroslawicz & Jaros LLC and Waks & Barnett, P.4.,
complaining of the defendant, alleges as follows:

THE PARTIES

L.

At all times hereinafter mentioned, plaintiff is a citizen of the State of

Connecticut.

2.

At all times hereinafter mentioned, defendant is a citizen of the State of

Massachusetts.

IURISDICTION AND VENUE

3.

That the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $100,000, exclusive of

interest and costs.

4.

That this Court has jurisdiction over the parties by reason of diversity of

citizenship and the amount in controversy/ pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332.

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5.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. I39L(b)(2),venue is properly placed in the United States

District Court for the Southern District of Florida since this is the place where all the events
occurred and this is the most convenient place for the trial of this action.

THE UNDERLYING FACTS

6.

ThatonoraboutFebruary13,20L3,theplaintiffanddefendant,withagroup

of other people, went to spend the evening at Tootsie's a strip club located in Miami,
Florida.

7.

That while at the club in question, plaintiff and defendant had an argument.

8.

Thereafter plaintiff and defendant and two other persons were driving from

Miami towards Palm Beactu Florida.

9.

Defendant had in his possession a gun. The gun discharged.

10.

That at all times material, the defendant owed the duty to use reasonable care

while he was with the plaintiff.

AS AND FOR A FIRST CLAIM FOR RETIEF

NEGLIGENCE

L1.

Defendant caused the gun to go off while aiming it at the plaintiff.

12.

That the defendant breached the duty of care which he owed to the plaintiff

and was negligent and grossly negligent in one or more of the following manners:

(u)

Defendant caused plaintiff to be sho

(b)

Defendant failed to use the gun in a proper manner;

(c)

Defendant possessed a gun whichhewasnotlegally licensed to have;

(d)

Defendant failed to be properly trained in the use of firearms; and

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(e)
13.

Defendant was otherwise reckless, careless and negligent.

That as a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the defendant as

described, plaintiff suffered bodily injury, including loss of his right eye; multiple surgeries

in the area of the right eye to reconstruct his face and plaintiff will require additional
surgeries; plaintiff had plates and screws inserts in the right side of his face; pain and
twitches; jaw pain and TMJ; headaches; difficulty eating; plaintiff requires a bite plate;

plaintiff also suffered injury to his right dominant hand and arm, requiring surgery and
may require further surgery; extreme pain and suffering; mental anguish and distress;
cosmetic deformity; scarring; plaintiff will require extensive medical care and treatment

for the rest of his life; plaintiff has become substantially disabled; unable to attend to his
usual duties and vocation; and plaintiff has been otherwise damaged, all of which damages
are permanent in nature and continuing into the future.

14.

By reason of the defendant's gross negligence, plaintiff is entitled to recover

all damages, including actual and punitive damages from the defendant.
AS AND FOR A SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF

INTENTIONAL TORT

15.
with the

Plaintiff repeats, reiterates and realleges each of the foregoing allegations

same force and effect as

16.

if more fully set forth at length herein.

That the defendant's actions in having the gun discharge while aimed at the

plaintiff were deliberate and with the intent by defendant to cause harm to plaintiff.

17,

As a result of the intentional acts by defendant, plaintiff suffered severe and

permanent personal injuries as set forth above.

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L8.

By reason of the defendant's intentional conduct, plaintiff is entitled to

recover all damages, including actual and punitive damages from the defendant.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment for damages against the defendant, both

actual and punitive damages, as well as costs of this action, for prejudgment interest, for

trial by jury, and any other relief deemed just and appropriate by this Honorable Court.
JAROSLAWTCZ & IAROS, LLC
Co-Counsel for Plaintiff
225 Broadw ay, 24'h Floor
New York, New York 10007
(212)227-2780
dj@lawjaros.com

WAKS & BARNETT, P.A.

Co-Counsel for Plaintiff
9900 S.W. L07th Avenue, Suite

Andrew L. Waks

LOL

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AO 440 (Rcv. 06/12) Surnrnons in a Civil Action

UNITBo SrRres DIsrnIcT CoURT

fior the

Southern District of

Florida E

ALEXANDER S. BRADLEY

Plaintill(s)

Civil Action No.

v.
AARON HERNANDEZ

Defendant(s)

SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

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North Attleboro, MA 02760

A lawsuit has been fled against you.

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2l days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
you must serve on the plaintiff an ans,vr/er to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule l2 of
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3)
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffls attorney,
whose name and address are:
Andrew L. Waks, Esq.
WAKS & BARNETT, P.A.
9900 SW 107th Ave., #101

Miami, FL 33176
Tel: (305) 271-8282

If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.

CLERK OF COURT

Date:
Sigtatw'e of Clerk or Deputy Clerk