Overview

• Around a month ago a 78-year-old patron punched a 97-year-old during a card game, breaking his denture and injuring his lip.
• The 97-year-old was taken to Vimercate hospital and released with a three-day medical prognosis.
• The center’s board imposed a month-long closure and permanently banned the 78-year-old for breaching conduct rules.
• Mayor Sara Dossola publicly backed the expulsion and closure to reinforce a zero-tolerance stance on violence.
• Patrons have launched a petition seeking an earlier reopening even though activities are set to resume on August 1.