A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a River Falls Bar for an incident occurring in February 2007. Joseph Roscoe was escorted out of The Library bar by bouncers for being “obviously intoxicated.” He was eventually found unconscious in the alley behind the bar and died 10 days later.
The lawsuit is being filed by Roscoe’s mother and brother. They claim that the bouncers were negligent in the way they handled the situation by causing Roscoe to trip, stumble, and fall several times. He hit his head on the ground, causing serious injuries that ultimately led to his death.
Employees at the bar deny all negligent behavior. They claim that Roscoe was simply kicked out of the bar for being extremely drunk and causing a ruckus. No criminal charges were filed against the bar.
Roscoe suffered a blood clot in his brain which led to a stroke. He was comatose for awhile before dying in the hospital.
Roscoe’s family is seeking to recover damages for his medical expenses and funeral costs, which totaled over $250,000. They are also seeking damages for pain and suffering.
The lawsuit claims that the bar managers were negligent in their hiring and training practices, and in their supervision of their staff.
If you have a wrongful death claim in the Chicago, Illinois area, please contact the law offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation.
