Estate Of Minor Who Died At Underage Drinking Party Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Estate of Joe Loudon, the 16 year old who died after collapsing at an underage drinking party filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the parents and kids who purchased the alcohol. According to details in the lawsuit against Isabel and Scott Hamilton, who were out of town when the party was held without their permission, another minor used a fake I.D. to purchase the alcohol. An autopsy revealed only a small amount of alcohol in Loudon's system. At this time it is unclear if alcohol played a part in his death. Reports indicate the boy may have suffered from an undiagnosed heart ailment.
This is a tragic case involving a minor and it shows how liability may attach to someone who owns property even if they are not on the property when something bad happens. Many times kids don't realize the consequences on their actions until it is too late. Lets hope this lawsuit settles quickly so the parents don't have to re-live what happened and can try and get some closure to this horrible event.
