Man pleads guilty to assault at Colorado In-N-Out Burger

Lucas Kalisher sentenced to 30 months probation after shocking confrontation went viral

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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A 15-year-old was assaulted by Lucas Kalisher at an In-N-Out Burger in Loveland, Colorado in 2024 after the teen accidentally splashed water on a woman Kalisher was with. Kalisher pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree assault and was sentenced to 30 months of probation, including anger management, community service, and a formal apology to the victim.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing issue of adults assaulting minors in public spaces, as well as the importance of viral video evidence in holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The incident also raises concerns about how to de-escalate confrontations between strangers and the need for better conflict resolution skills.

The details

According to the 15-year-old victim, a group of teens were playfully splashing water at each other at the In-N-Out Burger when some of the water accidentally hit a woman Kalisher was with. The teen tried to apologize, but Kalisher instead grabbed him by the neck, pulled him to the table, and threw him to the ground. The entire incident was captured on video and quickly went viral.

  • On August 4, 2024, the incident occurred at the In-N-Out Burger in Loveland, Colorado.
  • On February 23, 2026, Kalisher pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree assault.

The players

Lucas Kalisher

A man who assaulted a 15-year-old at a Colorado In-N-Out Burger in 2024, pleading guilty to attempted second-degree assault and being sentenced to 30 months of probation.

15-year-old victim

The teenager who was assaulted by Kalisher after accidentally splashing water on a woman Kalisher was with at the In-N-Out Burger.

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What’s next

If Kalisher violates his probation, the charge will be upgraded to a class-5 felony and he will likely spend time in prison and may face up to $100,000 in fines.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for better conflict resolution skills and de-escalation tactics when confronted with minor incidents, as well as the importance of holding adults accountable for assaulting minors, even in seemingly trivial situations.