Adkins v. Sky Blue

During the evening of May 4, 1982, Christopher Kennedy became intoxicated as a result of drinking liquor at a bar known as "The Lounge." On leaving "The Lounge" that evening he purchased and consumed more liquor before departing Casper, Wyoming. Approximately twenty miles north of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, the automobile being driven by Christopher Kennedy struck plaintiff Leland Adkinss vehicle head-on in Mr. Adkinss lane of travel. Christopher Kennedy was killed, as were his two passengers. Leland Adkins and his passenger suffered personal injuries in the accident resulting in Adkins being left a quadriplegic. Some time after the accident a blood sample, taken from the body of Christopher Kennedy, determined his blood alcohol level to be .11%. Leland Adkins filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming against "The Lounge," its owners and employee to recover damages for the personal injuries suffered by him.