Shields v. Grandstaff

Plaintiff Debra Shields, individually, as guardian of the children of James Shields, and as personal representative of the estate of James Shields, filed this cause of action seeking damages for the wrongful death of her husband, decedent James Shields, under the dramshop act, MCL 436.22; MSA 18.993. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict of $325,000 against the alleged intoxicated person, defendant Patrick Grandstaff, but found no liability on the part of Joseph Reddo, individually and doing business as Joe’s Moravian Lounge, and Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. Judgment was entered in…