NBA Fan Sues Arena Owner and Staffing Company After She Was Assaulted in Bathroom

A female Denver Nuggets fan who was attending a 2023 playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers when she was assaulted in the bathroom by two other women in a case is mistaken identity has sued the women, the owners of Ball Arena (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment) and Argus Event Staffing, claiming the bathroom area was not properly staffed.

Plaintiff Kathy Kim alleges in her complaint that she was washing her hands when “two drunk women walked up to her and asked if she was talking trash,” according to media reports. Shortly thereafter, the women attacked her, according to the lawsuit.

Just outside the bathroom, a male security guard was allegedly hesitant to enter the women’s bathroom, which allegedly led to Kim suffering further harm. A medical examination revealed that Kim was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, communication problems and other injuries as a result of the assault.

The plaintiff is suing Kroenke and Argus for negligence as well as negligent supervision, training, hiring and retention, seeking an unspecified amount of money for damages, economic loss, emotional distress and pain and suffering.