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When a Bar Patron’s Joyride Ends in Your Business: The Unbelievable Salon Crash Story
A Nightmare at 4 AM: Car Crashes into Salon
Imagine waking up to a call at 4 AM, only to be told that a car has driven through your business. This isn’t a scene from a movie, but a real-life nightmare that unfolded for one salon owner whose establishment shared a complex with a bar. The vehicle didn’t just ‘bump the door’; it plowed through the parking lot, past the entrance, and all the way to the back of the building, leaving a trail of destruction.
The Driver, The Damage, and The Disbelief
Upon arrival, the police found the driver unconscious, foot still on the gas, with the car’s wheels spinning inside the salon. Miraculously, the driver survived. However, what followed left many scratching their heads. Despite the severity of the incident and the apparent intoxication of the driver (who was from Illinois), no ticket was issued, and he was allowed to walk away. This raised immediate questions about accountability and justice.
Bar Liability: A Heated Debate
The conversation quickly turned to the bar’s role in the incident. Given the driver was presumably coming from the adjacent bar, many would assume some level of liability. However, the bar was not shut down, nor was it held accountable. The salon owner suspected that the police might have contacted the bar first, allowing them to ‘cook up a story’ before she was even informed. This sparked a debate on whether establishments should be responsible for over-serving patrons, especially when it leads to such severe consequences. While some argue that individuals are responsible for their own actions, others contend that bars have a duty to cut off intoxicated customers.
Six Months of Shutdown and Landlord Disputes
The physical damage to the salon was extensive, leading to a six-month shutdown for repairs, from April to October. Adding insult to injury, the landlord still demanded rent during this period. However, the salon owner, citing the city’s mandatory shutdown of her business due to the damage, refused to pay. Her lease stipulated that she couldn’t withhold rent if the landlord failed to fix something, but when the city itself declares the premises unfit, it’s a different ballgame. She had no control over the city’s decision, making the landlord’s demand unreasonable.
Insurance to the Rescue (for the building, at least)
Thankfully, the drunk driver did have insurance, which covered all the damages to the salon. The vehicle involved was described as a small SUV. While the financial aspect of the repairs was handled, the emotional toll and the disruption to the business were immense. The fact that the bar continued to operate without repercussions and the driver faced no legal consequences for such a destructive act left a lingering sense of unfairness.
A Lingering Question of Justice
This bizarre incident highlights several issues: the dangers of impaired driving, the complexities of business liability, and the sometimes-frustrating realities of seeking justice. It serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a normal business day can turn into a prolonged nightmare, all because of one reckless act.
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