Considering A Dram Shop Case Against Gridiron Bar & Grill? Here's What You Need To Know
My firm has sued more bars for liquor law violations than any other in Texas. In my over 30 years of experience, I have repeatedly seen just how serious the consequences can be when bars over-serve alcohol. While the public might see or hear about a drunk driving accident from time to time, it's much less common to hear about the role that irresponsible bars play in those accidents. One of my goals is to raise awareness about the extent of this problem. To this end, I dedicate some of my time to investigating Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission complaint records and reporting what I find here on my website. If you think you might have a dram shop (liquor liability) claim and would like to learn about how to proceed, please call me at (855) 326-0000.
Gridiron Bar & Grill is located in Sugar Land, Texas. In recent years, it has attracted the attention of the TABC due to allegations of liquor law violations. Between 2015 and 2018, authorities conducted two separate investigations into the bar's alcohol service practices.
In my experience, it's uncommon for a bar without a history of run-ins with the TABC to end up on the hook for contributing to a wrongful death or injury. Virtually every bar I have ever sued was already on the authorities' radar. That's why I pay close attention to bars with several recent complaints against them. The more investigations a bar has had, the greater my concern is that it could one day contribute to an accident.
Note: Investigations are not proof of wrongdoing. However, if authorities investigate and fail to find evidence of a violation, it doesn't necessarily mean an establishment is innocent, either. The purpose of this article is simply to relay publicly-available information about incidents where the TABC has investigated Gridiron Bar & Grill for possible criminal or administrative violations.
TABC Investigations of Gridiron Bar & Grill Between 2015 and 2018
Sugar Land - 4524 Hwy 6 South
Allegations:
Law enforcement contacted the TABC on 07/10/2015, claiming that a breach of the peace (typically a fight) occurred and that the bar failed to report it (a separate violation in itself).
Upon investigation, authorities were able to determine that the bar failed to report a breach of the peace, which they classified as an administrative violation. After issuing a written warning, the TABC closed the case on 09/03/2015.
On 01/23/2018, a concerned citizen contacted the TABC, alleging that the bar sold alcohol to a drunk customer.
The ensuing investigation found sufficient evidence to confirm the allegation, which authorities classified as an administrative violation. After deciding not to hand down any punishment, the TABC concluded its work on the case on 03/03/2018.
Texas Law Says Accident Victims Can Sue Bad Bars
If you would like to learn more about Texas dram shop law (i.e. lawsuits against bars who play a role in injurious or fatal accidents), please visit our Texas Dram Shop Law Info Page.
