In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in San Francisco, a nightclub owner and two of its employees have filed a lawsuit against a former colleague, alleging an unprovoked violent attack that has left them physically and emotionally scarred. The complaint was filed by Victoria Salcedo, Tim Leong, and 520 Live, Inc., the entity operating The Grand Nightclub, in the Superior Court of California on December 23, 2024. The defendant named in the case is Kathy Munoz.
According to the court documents, plaintiffs Salcedo and Leong were working at The Grand Nightclub on February 20, 2023, when Munoz allegedly stormed into the staff area and launched a physical assault on several employees without any provocation. "Defendant Munoz started her violent attack by attempting to strangle another employee," the complaint states. It further details how Munoz deliberately attacked Salcedo and Leong, causing them both physical injuries and emotional distress. Leong suffered particularly severe injuries after being elbowed in the face and kicked in the groin during the altercation. As an independent contractor sound engineer who relies on gigs for income, his inability to work due to these injuries resulted in significant financial hardship.
The plaintiffs accuse Munoz of multiple offenses including battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conversion, and intentional interference with prospective economic relations. They allege that Munoz's actions were motivated by malice and constituted despicable conduct. In addition to personal injuries suffered by Salcedo and Leong, 520 Live Inc., claims economic damages due to property destruction caused by Munoz's actions—specifically damage to an electronic cash register—and lost revenue from disrupted operations during a special performance night.
As part of their legal pursuit for justice, Salcedo and Leong are seeking compensation for their physical and emotional harm while 520 Live Inc., aims to recover losses incurred from property damage and decreased revenues following the incident. They request actual damages according to proof at trial as well as punitive damages intended to punish Munoz for her alleged malicious behavior.
Representing the plaintiffs is attorney Hien D. Doan Esq., who filed this case under Case No. CGC-24-620869 in front of Judge Marivic Viray at the Superior Court of California located within San Francisco County.