Westchester Restaurant Sues TikTok Star Bryce Hall Over Alleged Fight Caught on Camera

A co-owner of Cinco in Westchester filed a lawsuit against TikTok influencer Bryce Hall this month, accusing the social media influencer of multiple charges including battery, assault, and acts of violence motivated by race. Hernan Fernando alleges that Hall and his friends engaged in a physical altercation with Cinco staff last October, which was caught on video.

Fernando’s attorney shared a copy of the lawsuit with BuzzFeed News, who described her client as suffering from “lingering physical and emotional injuries.” People Magazine noted that Fernando is suing Hall for “battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and engaging in acts of violence motivated by race, national origin, citizenship, immigration status and primary language.”

According to the TMZ, Hall and his entourage were allegedly asked by a server to stop vaping and blew smoke in her face. The lawsuit alleges that Fernando told the group to stop vaping or close their tab. BuzzFeed writes that a server overheard Hall refer to Fernando as “the Mexican” and “wetback” after the co-owner asked the party to stop vaping. The complaint also alleges Hall threatened the bar manager before the fight broke out.

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• The Owner Of An LA Restaurant Has Sued TikTok Star Bryce Hall Over Alleged Racially Motivated Violence [Buzz Feed]