$950,000
Dram Shop Liability
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Case Details
Overserved patron leaves bar intoxicated and crashes into innocent victim causing serious injury. Our client was stopped by police at a fast food drive thru when employees called police because they suspected he was intoxicated. During the stop, our client fled the police on foot and was struck by oncoming vehicles while crossing the highway. He suffered catastrophic injury, including serious traumatic brain injury and required round the clock health care supervision.
Additional Notes
Poynter & Bucheri investigated the case and determined our Client’s blood alcohol content greatly exceeded the legal limit. Poynter & Bucheri traced potential dram shop liability to a bar that may have served Plaintiff while he was intoxicated earlier that night. Defendant sought summary judgment, which was granted; however, Plaintiffs prevailed on appeal. The jury trial was reset and, finally, a settlement was reached by the parties.