YouTuber Jack Doherty pleads self-defense in lawsuit filed by Halloween party guest

Doherty had posted a clip of the incident when it occurred in late October, capturing the moments leading up to the dispute at a seasonal party hosted by a fellow internet star David Dobrik.

According to the lawsuit, Doherty allegedly said, “We’re going to fight. The two of us against the two of you, okay, go.”

Gardella was seen yelling at Kongg about something in the video before the security guard told Gardella, “Watch who you’re talking to” and punched him, knocking him to the ground.

The plaintiff is seeking damages for assault, battery, negligent hiring, aiding and abetting, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress after suffering what he described as serious physical injuries to his “head, face and neck.”