Choking Scene Aftermath

A traumatic choking incident at your restaurant has escalated into a legal nightmare. Karen Matthews, who nearly suffocated on an undercooked chicken bone, is threatening a seven-figure lawsuit claiming your staff's emergency response was criminally negligent. Her attorney's aggressive tone suggests they're looking for more than just compensation.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Restaurant Owner/Manager

Conversation Partner

Marcus Sterling, Litigation Attorney

Setting

Mahogany-paneled law office, 47th floor, late afternoon shadows stretching across expensive furniture

Location

Sterling & Associates Legal Group, Downtown Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate settlement amount below $200,000

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Maintain professional composure while defending staff's actions

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Uncover potential weaknesses in the plaintiff's case without appearing confrontational

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Let's cut to the chase - your staff stood there for 47 seconds while my client struggled to breathe. The security footage is... disturbing, to say the least. Before we proceed with filing, I'm offering you one chance to resolve this amicably.”

This is how Marcus Sterling, Litigation Attorney's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#255

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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