Punched in the Face for Speaking Turkish in LA, Part II:
Victim Wins $250,769 Judgment Against His Attacker
Umit Bozer v. Hakob Navasardyan
On January 7, 2025 the Superior Court of California entered a judgment in favor of Mr. Bozer in the amount of $250,769.36. TALDF and Mr. Bozer expect that this victory sends a clear message: Turkish Americans have no fewer rights than all other Americans, which includes the right to peacefully and without fear enjoy the company of one’s friends and business associates at a restaurant while speaking one’s native language. [read]
