By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

NORTH WEBSTER — The mother of a Cromwell man who died after a vehicle-pedestrian accident is suing a North Webster business for allegedly over-serving alcohol to the man.

Lydia Espinoza is acting as the personal representative of the estate of Eric Espinoza, 21, Cromwell. At 3:49 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022, Eric Espinoza was walking north on SR 13 when he was hit and killed by a vehicle.

Lydia Espinoza is suing 13Sirens LLC, doing business as Nightshift Gentleman’s Club, 114 E. Washington St., North Webster.

On or about March 19, 2022, to March 20, 2022, Eric Espinoza was a patron at the business and was served alcohol.

The suit states Nightshift Gentleman’s Club was negligent for furnishing alcoholic beverages to Eric Espinoza, “with actual knowledge that Eric Espinoza was visibly intoxicated at the time the alcoholic beverages were furnished (to him).”

The suit alleges Eric Espinoza being over-served was the direct cause of Eric’s death.

Lydia Espinoza is requesting compensation for the damages, including funeral and burial expenses. She is also requesting a trial by jury.