Man sues St. Charles bar, patron over bathroom attack

An Elburn man has sued a downtown St. Charles bar, arguing he was beaten in May 2016 by an overserved patron.

Christopher Darlak filed the lawsuit in Kane County, seeking unspecified damages from Alley 64, 212 W. Main St., and one of its patrons.

According to the lawsuit, Darlak was a patron at Alley 64 the night of May 15 when the "highly intoxicated" patron confronted Darlak in the washroom and beat him.

Darlak argues that Alley 64's staff was negligent in overserving the patron and liable for injuries he sustained. The lawsuit also seeks damages from the patron, saying he was responsible for the injuries in the unprovoked attack.

Kane County court records did not show any criminal charges against the patron in connection with the case. Darlak's attorney, Larry Amoni, said the patron was not charged with any crime.

Amoni said his client suffered a "significant injury" but declined further comment.

A message left with Alley 64 was not returned. Efforts to reach the patron were unsuccessful.

The case is due before Judge James Murphy on June 20.