201-470-4181The Shannon Bar in Hoboken, New Jersey Hudson County is facing a lawsuit for the actions of its Security Guard/Bouncers.
By N.A. Pagliara, Esquire of Pagliara Law Group, P.A. posted in Lawsuits Filed Blog on November 21, 2025.
Today, Pagliara Law Group, P.A. filed a thirteen count lawsuit against a long standing bar in Hoboken New Jersey, The Shannon for a bouncer allegedly assaulting one of its patrons outside in DOCKET NO: HUD-L-004404-25 in Hudson County New Jersey Superior Court Law Division. The complaint filed can be viewed by clicking here as it is public record on the docket.
The lawsuit, filed by Pagliara Law Group, P.A. in November 2025 alleges the patron was assaulted by a Bouncer or Security Guard.
Have you been assaulted by a Bouncer or Security Guard? You Have Legal Rights
No one expects to be attacked while enjoying a night out, yet incidents involving aggressive or untrained bouncers and security personnel happen far too often. If you’ve been injured or assaulted at a bar, nightclub, or similar venue, you may have a strong legal claim for damages.
At Pagliara Law Group, we fight to hold negligent businesses accountable and protect the rights of patrons across New Jersey.
Case Example: Unprovoked Assault Outside The Shannon in Hoboken
On November 1, 2025, the patron, was a lawful and peaceful patron at The Shannon, a popular Hoboken bar. After being mistakenly identified as a troublemaker inside the club, he calmly complied with staff instructions to leave.
Even though he posed no threat, Mr. Hauser was violently assaulted on a public sidewalk by bouncers employed, supervised, and controlled by The Shannon. He was slammed against a vehicle, punched multiple times, and suffered swelling, bruising, and partial vision loss.
This was not a scuffle or a misunderstanding. It was a preventable, deliberate assault caused by the bar’s failure to properly hire, train, supervise, and control its security personnel.
Why Bars and Nightclubs Are Legally Responsible
Businesses have a non-delegable duty to maintain a safe environment for patrons. This includes:
- Hiring qualified security personnel
- Properly training staff in de-escalation and safe removal techniques
- Supervising employees to prevent aggressive or unlawful behavior
- Implementing security policies that protect patrons from foreseeable harm
When a bar fails in these duties, and a patron is assaulted, the business — along with its owners and managers — can be held liable for damages.
Legal Claims Often Asserted in Bouncer Assault Cases
In cases like Mr. Hauser’s, attorneys may pursue multiple causes of action, including:
- Battery – intentional, harmful physical contact
- Assault – placing a patron in fear of imminent harm
- Negligence – failing to provide safe premises, supervise staff, and prevent foreseeable harm
- Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Training – employing or keeping staff with known violent tendencies
- Vicarious Liability / Respondeat Superior – holding the business accountable for the actions of employees or contractors
- Liquor Licensee Liability – under NJ law, establishments serving alcohol can be liable for the misconduct of employees acting under their authority
Injuries and Damages
Victims of bouncer or security assaults may suffer:
- Physical injuries (bruises, broken bones, vision loss)
- Emotional trauma (anxiety, fear, PTSD)
- Financial losses (medical expenses, lost wages, need for personal security)
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Compensation may include medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and punitive damages to hold negligent businesses accountable.
Take Action: Protect Your Rights
If you’ve been assaulted or injured by a bar, nightclub, or security staff in New Jersey, you don’t have to face it alone. At Pagliara Law Group, we:
- Investigate incidents thoroughly, including witness statements and surveillance footage
- Pursue full legal accountability for negligent bars and nightclubs
- Fight for maximum compensation for physical, emotional, and economic harm
No one should be attacked for simply being a patron. You have rights, and businesses must be held responsible when their employees abuse authority.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Your safety, your rights, and your justice matter — and we are ready to be your advocate.
Plaintiff is represented by attorney Nicholas A. Pagliara
DISCLAIMERS: The case is currently at the initial filing stage, and the matter will proceed through the court system. This post summarizes publicly available information and is intended for informational and educational purposes. This is not intended for legal advice.
This does not form an attorney client relationship. All cases are different facts and outcomes are different.
This is based on a public filed complaint and client consented to disclosure.
For information on the lawsuit, contact the Pagliara Law Group at 201-470-4181.
To review the filed complaint as part of the public docket, click on this link: **Complaint –
If you have been injured or assaulted at a bar, lounge or restaurant by staff, employees, security or a bouncer then contact Pagliara Law Group at 201-470-4181.
AUTHOR: Nicholas A. Pagliara, Esq. Founder, Chairman of the Board and Managing Attorney of Pagliara Law Group, PA.
Contact Us: Our attorneys represent victims of assaults by bar security/bouncers. Call us at (201) 470-4181 or fill out the contact form on this page. We can help.
Tags and Topics: Negligent Supervision, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, Negligent Security, Negligence, Assault by Bouncer, Nightlife lawyer, Hoboken Bar assault lawyer, The Shannon. See our Assault by Security Guard article and our Nightlife Law and Hospitality Law Division.
