Last summer, a woman refused to don a mask in a restaurant, as required by law, to protect staff and other guests from COVID-19 infection.

Here is the video of the news report below (please watch):

https://abc7news.com/belmont-bar-woman-coughs-on-bartender-st-james-gate-caught-camera/6278957/

As you will note, when the restaurant employee asked her to wear a mask, she coughed on him. She left the restaurant after being disruptive and knocking over a chair; however, she did not threaten other guests or damage property.

Nevertheless, she likely violated several misdemeanor crimes; however, the business owners decided not to involve law enforcement in the matter. No one was injured in this incident.

If you were an owner of this business, would you have contacted law enforcement in this situation? Was the embarrassing video of her causing this scene sufficient punishment?

What would be the possible social media backlash if the owners of the restaurant escalated the matter to law enforcement rather than handling the matter as they did?

What liability could the owners have incurred by not involving law enforcement, but taking matters into their own hands. Consider theMiller v. BHB Enterprises, Inc.casewe havestudied. Some of you recommended manager training so they are equipped to handle certain matters. What training might you suggest for the owners of this business.

Business owners and managers of companies large and small are often faced with difficult decisions and have to make judgment calls on the fly.