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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:32 pm  
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On Sunday, October 28, 2012, I paid $9.07 after tax for the meal and beverage service at the Old Country Buffet in Watertown (Store #264). I helped myself to some food and drink, sat down and quietly enjoyed my meal, as I have been accustomed to - I have enjoyed frequenting the establishment in the past.

Shortly after noon, Mr Paul Harriman, the manager, approached me and rudely told me to leave. I asked why; he did not elaborate but insisted that I do so. Harriman had chosen to approach me alone amongst a room filled with several dozen individuals, some of whom are known to me, and had been seated quite a bit longer. I asked if this was due to my sexual orientation; Harriman made a very loud, forced laugh, but neither confirmed nor denied this.

A few minutes later, Harriman returned, and with a show of aggressive and threatening body language, violently pulled my laptop cable from the wall. Again he demanded in a rough manner that I leave. I again asked why and pointed out that I had paid to enjoy the buffet, as I often had, and that I was quietly enjoying myself and bothering no one. Harriman insisted he did not have to give a reason.

Harriman then called the Watertown Police Dept, who reluctantly removed me. At the station, they were contrite and even helpful, going to the trouble of making a second trip to the establishment to retrieve my bookbag and cellphone case. The Watertown PD summarily dismissed the charges of trespass and disordery conduct reported by Harriman. I am very thankful for the Watertown PD's supportive and professional behavior in this incident.

The Watertown PD provided a copy of their report. Harriman made several false statements to the officers. Harriman claimed that I had been seated for over three hours. In reality, the meal ticket, which is in my possession, shows I entered the establishment at 10:09 AM, and Harriman had begun to harass me shortly after noon, finally contacting the police no later than 1:20 PM, as indicated on the police report.

The police report attributed to Harriman claims that I had been "boistrous" prior to his calling. An entire room of witnesses can attest that I, a frequent patron, was quietly minding my own business, as I am accustomed to, when Harriman chose to harass me, and that I responded to his behavior coolly - rather, it was he who had first disturbed bystanders, with loud reproaches, aggressive body language, and making forced laughs at me from across the room.

Harriman also claimed, falsely, that there were power cords from my cellphone and computer laying across the table and floor. In reality, there was only one power cord, from my computer - my cellphone was not plugged in; in fact the power cord from the device was obtained by the Watertown PD, and had never even been used, still wound up as it came from the factory. The laptop cable is only one meter in length and ran parallel to one of only two outlets in the room. From the position I was sitting, it would be physically impossible for the cable to obstruct the walkway, because the outlet was located directly behind the booth, proximate to the service area.

It has been my pleasure in the past to patronize the Old Country Buffet, for the very reason that I was at liberty to enjoy my meal at leisure and in peace, and I am deeply saddened by this incident.

I am upset at the unjust harassment I received while enjoying the services I paid for. Nowhere on the ticket or in the establishment is a time limit or other limitation stipulated for the buffet. Most restaurant patrons on occasion spend two hours or more enjoying their meal, and Harriman's decision to eject me was arbitrary and subject to questionable motivations.

I paid for my enjoyment of the buffet, and Harriman's decision to begin an altercation after barely two hours (not more than three, as he falsely claimed) constitutes breach of contract. I have suffered bruises to my forearm requiring medical treatment, damage to my personal effects (clothing, bags, laptop and cellphone), court fees, loss of productive time, and emotional distress. Prior to this incident I had no history of arrest. Harriman's false claims to the Watertown PD are defamatory and damaging to my reputation (and also illegal).

For these damages and expenses, I expect payment in the amount of $1,000, by check or money order sent to my mailing address above, to be received by November 9, 2012. In the event this matter is not resolved to my satisfaction by said date, it is my intention to file suit in small claims court, and also to file complaint with the Better Business Bureau and local chapters of advocacy groups. In such an event, Old Country Buffet will also be asked to pay all costs of filing and arbitration.


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:10 pm  
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Who goes to Old Country Buffet? At least at Chinese buffets they have soy sauce.


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:07 pm  
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Aestu wrote:
Shortly after noon, Mr Paul Harriman, the manager, approached me and rudely told me to leave. I asked why; he did not elaborate but insisted that I do so... I asked if this was due to my sexual orientation; Harriman made a very loud, forced laugh, but neither confirmed nor denied this.

This runs counter to your original story...
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I say why, he says I'm not eating and been there too long. I say I'm busy writing, accuse him of harassing me for being ghey.

Furthermore, you're not gay... are you? If you're not, why would you bother lying? If you are, why would you accuse him of treating you differently when there was no apparent mention of your sexual orientation?

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I again asked why and pointed out that I had paid to enjoy the buffet, as I often had, and that I was quietly enjoying myself and bothering no one. Harriman insisted he did not have to give a reason.

But you already said he gave you a reason... "You weren't eating and you've been there too long." You said you were there because you wanted free refils, and that you weren't actually eating, but that you were occupying a spot in a buffet as you were "busy writing"...

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Harriman made several false statements to the officers. Harriman claimed that I had been seated for over three hours. In reality, the meal ticket, which is in my possession, shows I entered the establishment at 10:09 AM, and Harriman had begun to harass me shortly after noon, finally contacting the police no later than 1:20 PM, as indicated on the police report.

I see no false statement. "Harriman claimed that I had been seated for over three hours."
The time difference between when you purchased your meal (based on the time your receipt) and when you think he called the cops was three hours and eleven minutes.

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The police report attributed to Harriman claims that I had been "boistrous" prior to his calling.

Do any of us believe the always-confrontational, "I'm going to rip your adenoids out the back of your nose", "I like arguing" wasn't at all loud?

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Harriman also claimed, falsely, that there were power cords from my cellphone and computer laying across the table and floor. In reality, there was only one power cord, from my computer. The laptop cable is only one meter in length and ran parallel to one of only two outlets in the room. From the position I was sitting, it would be physically impossible for the cable to obstruct the walkway, because the outlet was located directly behind the booth, proximate to the service area.

Again, your story isn't very solid. First, you say "also provably untrue as there was only one 16 inch cable", but then you tell us your laptop cable was only a meter in length... or more than double that of a 16" cable. Secondly, most tables are designed to be two and a half feet tall. The bottom of electrical receptacles are generally placed 10-14". The generous difference between the table and the receptical, assuming they were both sitting directly above each other, would be about 16". While it seems unlikely that a 16" cord would obstruct any movement, it also seems unlikely that a 16" cord would stretch behind a booth to an outlet some 16" below the table height, or also that a 16" power cable would exist at all. The smallest I've ever heard of is 2', and that's uncommon. If the cable is a meter in length, then I could see it making the stretch, but it'd be a big stretch... I think you need to provide photographic evidence of the scene, the cord (with a ruler for reference) and blah blah blah.

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Nowhere on the ticket or in the establishment is a time limit or other limitation stipulated for the buffet. Most restaurant patrons on occasion spend two hours or more enjoying their meal, and Harriman's decision to eject me was arbitrary and subject to questionable motivations.

Spending time "enjoying your meal" and being "busy writing a book" aren't the same. I'd think if you're running a buffet, the asshole who wants to occupy a table while writing a book and sucking "free refills" would be the first I remove.

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I have suffered bruises to my forearm requiring medical treatment, damage to my personal effects (clothing, bags, laptop and cellphone), court fees, loss of productive time, and emotional distress. Prior to this incident I had no history of arrest. Harriman's false claims to the Watertown PD are defamatory and damaging to my reputation (and also illegal).

Oh, come on. How could you go after the manager of a store for bruises and 'damage to your personal effects' when the cops were the ones who arrested you? No where did you talk about any physical exchange between you and the manager or his staff. Also, didn't you spend three months in jail? How does that happen without arrest? Furthermore, you have no reputation to damage; if anything, you were trying to damage his by unjustly accusing him of being a homophobe.

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For these damages and expenses, I expect payment in the amount of $1,000, by check or money order sent to my mailing address above, to be received by November 9, 2012. In the event this matter is not resolved to my satisfaction by said date, it is my intention to file suit in small claims court, and also to file complaint with the Better Business Bureau and local chapters of advocacy groups. In such an event, Old Country Buffet will also be asked to pay all costs of filing and arbitration.

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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:14 pm  
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So, in your book of life, what comes between "roll over" and "blow his head off with a shotgun"?


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:15 pm  
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Aestu wrote:
So, in your book of life, what comes between "roll over" and "blow his head off with a shotgun"?


It's only okay if he does it. Other people aren't allowed to stand up for themselves, and they certainly aren't allowed to practice the time-honored American tradition of resorting to legal threats.


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:19 pm  
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So, in your book of life, what comes between "roll over" and "blow his head off with a shotgun"?

Not make shit up so I can get paid.

You're ass hurt because you were removed from a restaurant because you weren't eating. Suck it up. Next time, grab some lunch then go to a library with a refillable water bottle.

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Other people aren't allowed to stand up for themselves, and they certainly aren't allowed to practice the time-honored American tradition of resorting to legal threats.

Oh, the almost lawyer has spoken.

Good to see you're looking out for your job security.
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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:21 pm  
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Eturnalshift wrote:
Not make shit up so I can get paid.


If this were my intention, I would have found some random easy mark.

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You're ass hurt because you were removed from a restaurant because you weren't eating.


I'm ass hurt because this guy decided to single me out because he thought he could.

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Suck it up.


Why should I?

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Good to see you're looking out for your job security.


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I'll ask the question again. In life, looking out for yourself, what's your middle ground between capitulation and applied violence?

EDIT: Tuhl isn't looking out for his job security because lawyers aren't allowed in small claims court.


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:36 pm  
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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:51 pm  
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Aestu wrote:
You complained I was crying. Clearly I am doing the opposite of crying, and you're not.

You're crying that someone is more effective at opposing a perceived slight than you.


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:49 pm  
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As much as we all know I hate to encourage Aestu, what he's doing may be questionable, but he's definitely going about it the right way.

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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:00 am  
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Azmaria wrote:
Aestu stop trolling please


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:52 am  
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Aestu wrote:
EDIT: Tuhl isn't looking out for his job security because lawyers aren't allowed in small claims court.


I think you'd better research this a little more thoroughly. You aren't required to have an attorney to represent you, and the proceedings are decidedly less formal, but you most certainly are allowed legal representation in small claims court...at least in Texas. I'll wager that Massachusetts is similar. I find it highly unlikely that someone could sue you for $7,000 and you not be allowed to bring your attorney. Just saying you should not anticipate facing off with this manager, or some other schlub, if you decide to take this to small claims. You're likely to be staring at an attorney who will likely be counter-suing.


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 Post subject: Re: Aestu Goes On Crime Spree, Gets Slammer, Cops Are Cool
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:13 am  
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I have. It's state-specific. As far as I see, MA doesn't allow them. Small claims in general is very variable state-by-state.

And if they do, all it means is that they have more of an incentive to not fight, because win or lose, lawyers cost money.


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