On December 31, 2017, Yann Olivet, a Dinardese chocolatier, who served hot chocolates to the valiant bathers of the last bath of the year, ended his day at the hospital. Yet this festival is a Dinard institution for almost fifty years. A beautiful holiday, in joy, good mood. After a first trial on September 3rd, a new judgment is being prepared.
On December 31, 2017, Yann Olivet, a Dinardese chocolatier, who served hot chocolates to the valiant bathers of the last bath of the year, ended his day at the hospital. Yet this festival is a Dinard institution for almost fifty years. A beautiful holiday, in joy, good mood. What had happened? He was sprinkled with hot chocolate, and burned to the first degree, in the face and on the chest, with a total inability to work for eight days.
The starting point ? Invectives between a volunteer and the sister of the defendant, who have conflicting relationships, including social networks. Defended by Mr. Baron, the questioning, a septuagenarian, said to have replicated by reflex following a splash. The prosecutor had asked for 600 € fine, considering clearly established the jet of a pitcher in the face, with serious consequences that could have been even more dramatic.
Sentenced to 300 € fine, and to pay 1,500 € of compensation, the defendant appealed, which should probably take a year before another trial.