Chicago Bar Sues TikTok User Over Viral Assault Allegations

The Hubbard Inn has filed a defamation lawsuit against Julia Reel, seeking over $30,000 in damages for lost business and reputation damage following her viral video.

• Julia Reel's viral TikTok video, alleging she was manhandled and pushed down stairs by Hubbard Inn's security, has led to a legal dispute.
• Hubbard Inn claims the video caused significant financial losses and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Reel, citing over $30,000 in damages.
• Security footage released by Hubbard Inn disputes Reel's account, showing her being escorted out without physical altercation.
• Reel's attorneys allege a misleading narrative by the bar and claim she sustained injuries, including a concussion, during the incident.
• The case is set for a court date on May 23, as both sides prepare for a legal battle over the allegations and their repercussions.

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