On April 17, 2015, plaintiff Anne Greene, 33, a model and actress, her brother, plaintiff Matthew Greene, 37, a restaurant’s owner, and plaintiff Jeremy Findel, 42, an associate of Matthew Greene, dined on the patio of a restaurant on La Cienega Boulevard, in West Hollywood. Several other patrons, Alberto Driz, Maurice Driz, Shawn Driz and William Joelson became involved in an argument with the restaurant’s valet. An altercation ensued in the valet area, and the Greenes and Findel interceded. Anne Greene suffered of her face and her head; Matthew Greene suffered of his abdomen, his back and his head; and Findel suffered of his head. Alberto Driz, Maurice Driz and Shawn Driz were arrested, and they served brief sentences after plea bargains. The Greenes sued Alberto Driz, Maurice Driz, Shawn Driz, Joelson and another individual believed to have been involved in the altercation, Aaron Torbati. The lawsuit alleged that the Greenes were battered during the altercation. In a separate filing, Findel also sued Alberto Driz, Maurice Driz, Shawn Driz, Joelson and Torbati. The lawsuit alleged that Findel was battered during the altercation. The lawsuits were consolidated. Plaintiffs’ counsel negotiated a settlement of the claims against Torbati. Terms were not disclosed. The matter proceeded to a trial against the remaining defendants. Plaintiffs’ counsel contended that the Greenes and Findel were battered by Alberto Driz, Maurice Driz, Shawn Driz and Joelson. The restaurant’s manager claimed that Alberto Driz and Maurice Driz battered Anne Greene, and another witness claimed that Albert Driz admitted to having struck Anne Greene. Plaintiffs’ counsel argued that Joelson and Shawn Driz were responsible for Anne Greene’s attack as aiders and abettors. The defendants claimed that they were attacked by the Greenes and Findel and that any intentional contact was done in self-defense., Anne Greene suffered fractures of her orbital bone, skull and jaw. She claimed that she also suffered a mild concussion and resultant damage of her brain. She claimed that she developed post-traumatic stress disorder. Greene further claimed that she missed time from work as a result of her . She also claimed that she has residual difficulties with relationships with men and that she would need psychotherapy. Greene sought recovery of past lost earnings, future medical expenses, damages for past and future pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Matthew Greene claimed that he suffered an injury of his abdomen, fractures of his T12 and L1 vertebrae, a mild concussion, and resultant damage of his brain. He claimed that he developed post-traumatic stress disorder. Greene required surgical removal of a 7-centimeter portion of his small intestine. He claimed that he requires further treatment. Greene sought recovery of $310,443 for past medical expenses, $40,512 for future medical expenses, unspecified damages for past and future pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Findel claimed that he suffered an injury of his head, resultant damage of a nerve and a residual loss of his right ear’s auditory ability. He also claimed that he feels a sense of compression or pressure in his head every day. Findel’s expert neurologist opined that the pressure in Findel’s head could be mitigated by off-label treatment, but that it could not be resolved. Findel sought recovery of medical expenses, damages for past and future pain and suffering, and punitive damages.