Complaint alleges man who killed
Hector Vancini was overserved
alcohol
LONGVIEW, Texas, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The family of a man killed in a struggle outside a
Longview restaurant earlier this
year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant.
Attorneys with Houston-based
Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP, or PMR Law, represent the family of
Hector Francisco Vancini, who was
killed following a violent brawl outside of the On the Border
restaurant at the Longview Mall.
"Although no amount of compensation can replace what this family
lost, we hope to set a precedent for restaurants everywhere," said
managing partner Tej Paranjpe. "This
was a horrific situation that could have been prevented if the
responsible parties had done their duty to paying customers."
Mr. Vancini was dining with a friend at On the Border in
January 2024 when, according to the
lawsuit, another group of customers began making threats aimed at
the men. Despite the verbal confrontation taking place in the
dining room, the lawsuit accuses the restaurant of continuing to
serve alcohol to the obviously intoxicated groups.
The complaint alleges that as Mr. Vancini and his
friend were leaving the restaurant, the other group followed them
to the parking lot and began shoving and slapping them. Among the
second group was Longview resident
Treboria Wallace, who the lawsuit says punched Mr. Vancini in the
head, causing him to fall, hit his head on the pavement and lose
consciousness. Mr. Vancini later died from his injuries.
The man accompanying Wallace filmed the altercation and posted
video of the attack to social media.
"This is a clear case of negligence," said Mr. Paranjpe. "The
groups were showing obvious signs of intoxication, and restaurant
management and mall security should have intervened and chose not
to. As a result, a father was taken away from his family far too
soon."
Police later arrested Wallace in Harrison County on charges of aggravated
assault in connection with the fight. He was released on bond the
same day.
The case is Hector Francisco Vancini,
Jr. et al., v On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina et
al.
Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP or PMR Law is driven by
compassion and focused on results. The firm has helped thousands of
clients receive the compensation they deserve in personal injury
litigation and business disputes. PMR Law's priority is to provide
personalized attention, professionalism and tireless
representation.
Visit: www.pmrlaw.com.
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SOURCE PMR Law