Gulf Gate Mgt. v. St. Paul Surplus Lines

Certain persons, including David Powell, acting individually and as administrator of the estate of Sonia Powell, filed a wrongful death action against Gulf Gate Management Corporation (hereinafter "Gulf Gate") and George Bode and Scott Bode, each individually and as a director of Gulf Gate, alleging negligence, wantonness, and violations of the Dram Shop Act. David Powell alleged that Gulf Gate sold alcoholic beverages to an individual who was already intoxicated and who subsequently caused an automobile accident that resulted in Sonia Powell's death. Gulf Gate filed a third-party complaint…