DUI Victim Family Sues Oregon Restaurants

August 16, 2013

The family of a Cottage Grove, Ore. woman who was killed by a drunken driver is suing the man and two restaurants that served him alcohol.

In the suit filed in Lane County Circuit Court, the family of Theresa Grondona is seeking $9 million. She died in April of last year in a head-on collision with Jeremy Christopher Henry, who is now serving a 10-year sentence for manslaughter and driving under the influence.

The Register-Guard reported the suit claims Henry was served drinks at both restaurants despite being visibly drunk.

The crash occurred about 3 a.m. while Grondona was returning to her job at a market after using her meal break to give a ride home to two friends who had too much to drink.

Topics Lawsuits Oregon

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  • August 19, 2013 at 11:50 am
    Rhonda M says:
    Oregon does have a dram shop law on the books. However, there is a strict statute of limitations of only 6 months. So, I hope the mother's attorney filed the suit timely!
  • August 16, 2013 at 7:15 pm
    Huh! says:
    How ironic! While I grieve with the family over their loss, I also find it ludicrous to sue the restaurants.
  • August 16, 2013 at 4:23 pm
    waco1700 says:
    Is Oregon a dram shop state? If not, the victims mother will probably get nothing unless the restaurants had liquor liability. If they don't, good luck to the mother.

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