Le Lézard
Classified in: Business, Sports and recreation
Subject: ATY

Dallas Bar Hit with $25 Million Wrongful Death Verdict After Fatal Drunk-Driving Crash


DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A Dallas jury has returned a $25 million wrongful death verdict against a Dallas nightclub and related parties, finding that the club served too much alcohol to a Dallas Cowboys player who later crashed his Mercedes, killing his friend and teammate Jerry Brown who was a passenger in the car in the 2012 accident.

Jurors deliberated five hours before finding defendants associated with Beamers Private Club and the VIP section of the bar called Privae Lounge were negligent in allowing former Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent to consume an excessive amount of alcohol. Authorities determined that Mr. Brent had drunk at least 14 standard alcoholic beverages and his blood-alcohol level was more than two times the legal limit when he left the north Dallas club with Mr. Brown and caused the fatal wreck minutes later.

Attorneys Charla Aldous and Brent Walker of Aldous\Walker LLP, with co-counsel Josh Bennett of Carter Arnett PLLC presented evidence during the trial detailing how Beamers employees continued to provide expensive "bottle service" to the high-profile guest and allowed him to leave the bar highly intoxicated.

"There's a reason why Texas law holds bars accountable for injuries caused by overserved patrons," said Ms. Aldous. "This establishment chose to continue serving this celebrity guest because he was buying expensive bottles and running up a large tab. No one bothered to consider the consequences when he got behind the wheel."

Mr. Brent was reportedly driving 110 mph in a 45 mph zone when he flipped his Mercedes S60 on an Irving highway. Mr. Brown died from injuries in the crash. In a separate 2014 criminal case, Mr. Brent was convicted of intoxication manslaughter and sentenced to one year of probation.

Jurors found Mr. Brent 48 percent responsible for causing the crash, while also holding the nightclub 48 percent responsible. The deceased Mr. Brown was found 4 percent responsible.

The case is Jerry Brown, Sr. et al. v Beamers Private Club et al. in the 191st Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Cause No. DC-13-13245. Beamers closed following the crash, and the business is now in bankruptcy proceedings.

The Aldous\Walker law firm represents clients in civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and wrongful deaths. Learn more at http://www.aldouslaw.com.

Media Contact:
Robert Tharp
Androvett Legal Media
214-559-4630

 

SOURCE Aldous\Walker LLP


These press releases may also interest you

at 10:15
The Northeast's highly anticipated, first-ever dive roller coaster Iron Menace is ready for a dynamic event spanning two weekends prior to the Grand Opening of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on May 10, 2024....

at 10:00
Bat Aroundtm announced its first MLB team partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays bringing the new game to Tropicana Field for the 2024 season. It's baseball meets video game. Hit the baseball and the computer animation plays out on the screen to gamify...

at 09:41
A unique online platform, My Yoga Journey, has been launched by Yourself Yoga for Menopause to provide yoga exclusively for women in menopause who prefer a natural solution to help alleviate their symptoms....

at 09:33
With all eyes on the Dubai World Cup this weekend, Royal Ascot launched British designer Daniel Fletcher's much anticipated 2024 Lookbook at The Lana - Dorchester Collection in Dubai, UAE. Fletcher is Royal Ascot's first...

at 09:20
This strategic move...

at 09:00
Augusta Sportswear Brands ("ASB") and Founder Sport Group ("FSG") today announced the combined company's new corporate identity, Momentec Brands, and tagline "Outfitting Moments that Matter."...



News published on and distributed by: