Gross v. B.G. Inc.

Opinion by Judge KAPELKE,

In this wrongful death action, plaintiff, Marla Gross, individually and as surviving spouse of Gary A. Gross (decedent), appeals from the judgment of the trial court entered upon a jury verdict in favor of defendant, B.G. Inc., d/b/a Drink-n-Dawg. We reverse and remand with directions.

Decedent received fatal injuries in a car accident that occurred while he was a passenger in a car driven by an individual who had been drinking alcoholic beverages at defendant's bar shortly before the accident.

In this action, plaintiff alleged that a bartender employed by defendant…