Brian Giles Civil Suit Sparked by Sushi Bar Chat

Small talk at a sushi bar eight years ago is the basis for a multi-million dollar civil lawsuit between former Padres outfielder Brian Giles and his ex-girlfriend Cheri Olvera. Giles’ ex-girlfriend testified in a San Diego courtroom Monday during a civil lawsuit that alleges physical abuse by the former Major Leaguer.Olvera said the couple, who at the time had been dating for just eight months, was discussing her future when Giles told her she and her daughter would have nothing to worry about.“It was just ‘You are going to be fine, Reagan is going to be fine, don't worry about it.’” Olvera testified Monday.The plaintiff claims this was a verbal contract. Giles and his defense team see things differently.While Giles played for the Padres, the couple purchased a house in Del Mar with a groundskeeper, housekeeper, personal assistant and nanny. Olvera testified she had access to the couple’s joint bank account and “worked” for Giles....