Debra Homicki filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Charleston County, South Carolina, against underage driver Angelyna-Cora Patricia Coleman and entities tied to Taco Boy restaurant (Taco Boy Dos, LLC, All Good Industries, LLC, and server Clara Morse at 217 Huger St.). The suit alleges the restaurant negligently served alcohol—a hibiscus margarita and Long Island iced tea—to Coleman, then under 21, without checking ID, foreseeably contributing to the fatal crash.
Crash Details
On February 19, 2023, Coleman drove Reece’s Honda Accord at 87-94 mph in a 35 mph zone on Savannah Highway, striking Todd Homicki in a crosswalk near Magnolia Road in West Ashley; he died at the scene. An expert estimates her BAC at 0.048%-0.085%, with impairment alleged; she later pled guilty to reckless homicide.
Similar Prior Case
This echoes the April 2023 Folly Beach DUI crash where Jamie Lee Komoroski, after drinking, killed bride Samantha Miller; Taco Boy (Folly Beach location) was sued but dropped after discovery showed no liability. Komoroski received 25 years in prison.
Lawsuit Claims
Homicki seeks actual/punitive damages via negligence, gross negligence, and strict liability claims, demanding a jury trial. The case highlights dram shop liability for serving minors.
