Settlement approved in devastating crash case.
Folly Beach has always been a picturesque paradise for locals and tourists alike.
It’s known for its charming locally owned businesses and thrilling outdoor activities.
Beloved beach town in mourning after tragic accident.
But a tragic accident has cast a long shadow over this beloved coastal town.
Bride’s wedding night ends in heartbreaking golf cart crash.
This tragic case stems from a 2023 golf cart crash that claimed the life of a bride on her wedding night.
Samantha Miller, the bride, married Aric Hutchinson on April 28, 2023.
Their joy was short-lived as the couple’s golf cart was struck later that evening.
Driver faces criminal charges in horrific wedding night crash.
The vehicle was driven by then-25-year-old Jamie Komoroski, who now faces criminal charges.
Komoroski had been drinking at these bars before the tragic incident.
Bars accused of negligently over-serving before fatal crash.
Hutchinson alleges that these bars negligently over-served Komoroski that fateful day.
He filed civil lawsuits just weeks after the horrific accident.
Charleston County Circuit Court Judge Roger Young just dropped a bombshell.
$1.3 million settlement approved.
He approved a whopping $1.3 million settlement in a devastating wrongful death lawsuit.
The court’s decision names several Folly Beach establishments.
The Drop-In, Crab Shack, Snapper Jacks in the hot seat.
The Drop-In, the Crab Shack, and Snapper Jacks are all implicated.
Additionally, settlements involve Progressive Auto Insurance and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Settlement reduced to $863K after legal fees.
The settlement, though a staggering $1.3 million, is reduced to about $863,000 after legal fees.
This sum is intended for Hutchinson, Miller’s estate, and two other passengers of the golf cart.
Two lawsuits still pending in Folly Beach tragedy.
Despite the settlement, two lawsuits are still pending.
One of the lawsuits targets Jamie Komoroski directly.
The other is against Taco Boy, another establishment allegedly involved in over-serving Komoroski.
This tragic case has shaken the Folly Beach community to its core.
Cherished beach town grapples with tragic loss.
Folly Beach, adored for its local businesses and outdoor fun, is reeling from this news.
The establishments involved are under intense scrutiny.
The Drop-In, the Crab Shack, and Snapper Jacks are now in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Snapper Jacks settles claims in February.
Snapper Jacks reportedly settled its claims in February.
Crab Shack, Drop-In, progressive settle in September.
The Crab Shack, the Drop-In Bar & Deli, and Progressive Auto Insurance agreed to a settlement in September.
But it wasn’t until now that Judge Young gave his official approval.
Victims continue to mourn irreplaceable loss.
Komoroski’s reckless behavior led to an unimaginable loss.
Miller’s death has left a void that no settlement can fill.
Her grieving husband, Aric Hutchinson, continues to fight for justice.
Tragic case serves as wake-up call for community.
The court’s approval of the settlements brings some closure, but many questions remain.
Could this tragedy have been prevented with more responsible alcohol serving practices?