The family of Kirk Foyle, a 64-year-old man, has filed a lawsuit after he was killed by a falling pecan tree while dining at Green Mesquite BBQ in Austin, Texas, on May 19. The lawsuit alleges that the tree, referred to as a "Widow Maker," was in a diseased condition and had not been properly inspected or maintained by the restaurant or neighboring property owners. Foyle's death was attributed to blunt trauma from the tree, according to the Travis County Deputy Medical Examiner. The lawsuit claims gross negligence and seeks $1,000,000 in damages. Green Mesquite BBQ contends that the tree was struck by lightning, a claim disputed by Foyle's family. The defendants are also accused of failing to warn customers about the tree's condition.
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Lawsuit Filed Following Fatal Incident Involving Falling Tree at Texas BBQ Restaurant
Kirk Foyle's family has filed a lawsuit after he was killed by a falling tree at a BBQ restaurant in Austin, Texas. The lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the restaurant and nearby property owners for failing to maintain the tree, which was allegedly diseased. The family is seeking $1,000,000 in damages.
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Lawsuit filed after tree dubbed 'Widow Maker' fatally crushes man at Texas BBQ restaurant
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Lawsuit Filed Following Fatal Incident Involving Falling Tree at Texas BBQ Restaurant