Facts

Plaintiff Mohammad Dastmalchi, a man of Iranian descent and a practicing Muslim, worked as a pizza deliveryman. Plaintiff became involved in a heated dispute with his co-worker after placing a piece of paper into a pizza-warming delivery bag. The paper had plaintiff's name written on it. His supervisor attempted to break up the altercation by placing himself between Plaintiff and the co-worker (defendant Trandev).

Plaintiff sued Defendants after he was fired, alleging claims for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that the supervisor restrained him while the co-worker struck him.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The supervisor contended that the incident was merely verbal in nature.

Injuries

Plaintiff contended that he suffered a fractured nose, an irregular heartbeat, and hearing loss.

Result

Defense verdict.