hi
i think you should try to settle the matter with the club management - i dont think you will be able to get any punitive damages if you sue because it was not something that was malicious or wilfill - it was an accident, albeit possible negligence, so try to negoiate for upward $5000 and then they will counter - you could eventually settle on about $2000 without going to court.
good luck
Attorney at Law
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