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The lawsuit, which also lists Selby Inc., the owner of the building at 700 Richmond St., seeks $300,000 damages for Hinschberger, who was left with temporary and lasting injuries, including a traumatic brain injury that affects his ability to work and care for himself, the lawsuit contends.

But a statement of defence filed earlier this month denies all the allegations, countering that Hinschberger refused to leave when asked and willingly engaged in a confrontation with bar employees, according to the four-page response filed on behalf of the three defendants.

“The defendants plead that they conducted themselves in a reasonable manner and met the standard of care to be expected in the Province of Ontario, to ensure safety of patrons,” the statement of defence says.

Statements of claim, and defences filed in response, are legal documents that include allegations not yet tested in court.

The defence denies that Hinschberger suffered any injuries, losses or damages as alleged in his statement of claim.

“In the alternative, if the plaintiff did sustain injuries, losses, damages and out-of-pocket expenses as alleged, which are denied, then (they) were not caused by the incident, but rather are attributable to pre-existing or subsequently occurring medical conditions, life events, diseases or injuries,” the defence says.

Lawyer Chester Wydrzynski, who is representing the defendants, didn’t offer any further comments when contacted Tuesday.