Venice's Harry's Bar Owner Sues Over Waves from Speeding Boats

Arrigo Cipriani, 92, files legal action against city officials for failing to control boat speeds, causing hazardous conditions at Harry's Dolci.

Arrigo Cipriani, owner of Harry's Bar and Harry's Dolci in Venice, has sued the city council and harbour-master's office over waves caused by speeding boats.
Cipriani argues that the waves from boats speeding along the Giudecca canal are soaking his patrons' feet and creating slippery and unsafe conditions.
The lawsuit follows the city's rejection of Cipriani's request to install wooden barriers to protect his customers from the waves.
Venice has imposed speed limits of up to 7km/h in main canals and 5km/h in smaller waterways, but enforcement is reportedly lax.
Local activists and residents have long protested against the issue, citing numerous accidents and damage to the city's canal-side buildings.