Los Angeles, CA – Comedian and actor Pauly Shore faces a lawsuit over an incident at his venue, the infamous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Plaintiff Eliot Preschutti filed documents in the Los Angeles Superior Court regarding an altercation that took place on December 15, 2023, at the Comedy Store.
Legal documents obtained reveal that Preschutti was allegedly attacked by multiple bouncers at the comedy club, with some bouncers reportedly shouting, “This is for Pauly!” during the assault. The lawsuit includes allegations of battery, assault, negligence, and more against Shore and his associates.
Preschutti, a long-time figure in the comedy and entertainment industry, found himself in a violent confrontation at the Comedy Store allegedly resulting from an unpaid bar tab. This incident is not the first time Shore has been involved in legal trouble stemming from actions of his employees at the Comedy Store.
Past incidents have included lawsuits filed against Shore and the Comedy Store for violent assaults on patrons, indicating a pattern of violence at the comedy venue. The family history of the Shore name in the comedy world adds a layer of complexity to the situation, with the club founded by Sammy Shore and later owned by Mitzi Shore.
On the night of the incident, Preschutti, a comedy enthusiast, failed to close out his tab before leaving the club, leading to a confrontation with bouncers outside. The altercation escalated, resulting in a brutal attack captured on video and distributed online.
Preschutti is seeking trial, compensatory and punitive damages, and the cost of the lawsuit as he aims to hold accountable those responsible for the physical and emotional damages he allegedly suffered. The legal battle sheds light on the darker side of the entertainment industry, raising questions about safety and accountability in comedy venues.