Frankfort Bar Sued for Role in 2016 DUI Death

FRANKFORT, IL - A bar in Frankfort has been sued for its alleged role in the death of a 35-year-old man who was struck and killed by a drunk driver last year.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the family of Justin Grannon filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court last week against the driver as well as the Aqua Lounge, the Lincoln Highway establishment accused of serving Nathan R. Maslan alcohol before the Aug. 20, 2016 crash near 80th and North avenues in Frankfort. The crash resulted in serious injuries for Grannon, who died later at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

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Grannon, who lived in Frankfort, was walking when he was struck by the 2105 Jeep Cherokee allegedly driven by Maslan, who faces charges of aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide.

The wrongful death lawsuit - filed by Grannon’s mother, Theresa Kolkau - claims Maslan did not keep a proper lookout and negligently operated his vehicle, according to the Sun-Times report.

Damages are also sought against Aqua Lounge under the Dram Act for selling alcohol to Maslan.

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