Bars Investigated by the TABC

It’ll Do Bar Investigated by TABC

Considering A Dram Shop Case Against It'll Do Bar? Here's What You Need To Know

I've been suing irresponsible bars for over-serving alcohol for 30 years. My experience handling hundreds of cases has repeatedly shown me just how many bars fail to follow alcohol service regulations, as well as the tragedies that all too often result. While people might see or hear about a drunk driving accident from time to time, they don't tend to hear about the role that reckless bars play in those accidents. In order to call more attention to this issue, I dedicate a portion of my time to reviewing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's complaint records and reporting my findings here on my website. If you think you may have a dram shop (liquor liability) claim and have questions about how to proceed, don't hesitate to call me at (855) 326-0000.

It'll Do Bar is located in Wichita Falls, Texas. In recent years, it has attracted the attention of the TABC due to allegations of liquor law violations. In 2018 alone, authorities conducted three separate investigations of the bar's alcohol service practices.

In my experience, it is 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 cause an accident.

Note: Investigations are not proof of wrongdoing. However, if authorities investigate and fail to find evidence, 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 It'll Do Bar for possible criminal or administrative violations.

TABC Investigations of It'll Do Bar in 2018


Wichita Falls - 320 N Scott

Allegations:

On 01/18/2018, an anonymous complaint to the TABC alleged that the bar allowed a customer to possess an uninvoiced alcoholic beverage.

Authorities looked into the matter shortly thereafter. For most liquor law violations, the TABC requires either video footage of the incident or eyewitness testimony from one of its agents in order to take action. Having neither in this investigation, authorities decided to close the case on 02/02/2018.

A concerned citizen filed a complaint with the TABC on 02/08/2018, claiming that staff was drinking on the job and allowed a customer to possess an uninvoiced alcoholic beverage.

The ensuing investigation was able to confirm the second allegation, which authorities classified as an administrative violation. After issuing a written warning, the TABC closed the case on 03/05/2018.

An anonymous complaint, filed on 03/19/2018, alleged that a customer was allowed to possess an alcoholic beverage acquired from another retailer.

TABC agents conducted an inquiry, but due to a lack of video evidence, they could not determine the veracity of the claim. As a result, investigators could not take any further action, leading to their decision to close the case on 04/26/2018.

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.