Doan v. Highland Beach Inn

On August 1, 1983, plaintiffs, the widow and stepchild of Victor Allen Doan (decedent), filed a dramshop action against defendant in Lenawee Circuit Court. On June 7, 1985, the trial court entered an order granting defendant Highland Beach Inn’s motion to prohibit evidence of blood alcohol content. On April 24, 1986, a panel of this Court granted plaintiff Diane G. Doan’s delayed application for leave to appeal.

Plaintiff alleged that, on or about June 9, 1982, decedent’s automobile left the road and struck a tree, resulting in his death. According to plaintiffs’ complaint, defendant, a retail…