The parents of a woman who died in a car accident after a night of heavy drinking won $5,771,197 in a suit against a bar they accused of over-serving her.
In 2006, Jodi Sproles died as a result of injuries she sustained when she crashed her car into two trees.
Prior to the collision, Sproles had been drinking at bars in Longview, including Player's Social Club. Sproles' parents alleged the bars directly contributed to their daughter's death because employees continued to serve her despite her obvious state of intoxication.
Player's Social Club, which was represented at trial by its owner, argued it wasn't responsible for its employees' actions, nor was it to blame for Sproles' decision to drink and drive.
Other establishments named in the suit settled for a confidential amount prior to trial.
