Wrongful death lawsuit comes two years after death of teen in "car surfing" accident
A wrongful death lawsuit has been brought against a Waco, Texas, movie complex. The suit is being brought by the parents of Keon Talton, a 13-year-old boy who died from injuries as a result of “car surfing” in the theatre’s parking lot.
On June 9th, 2007, Keon Talton was riding on the roof of a Jeep Cherokee in the parking lot of the Starplex Galaxy 16 movie theater. Talton fell off the roof, resulting in serious injuries from which he died two days later in a Fort Worth hospital.
Other defendants named in the lawsuit include the teenage driver of the car, Javonte Verzale Ross, who was 15 at the time of the accident. The owners of the Jeep, Starplex Cinemas Inc., Starplex Operating L.P. and Realty Income Texas Properties have also been named in the suit.
While Talton was riding on the roof of the car, Ross was seen swerving and coming to a quick stop, which caused Talton to fall of the roof. Ross pled guilty to manslaughter for Talton’s death and was given 5 years of juvenile probation.
Talton’s parents allege that both Ross and the theatre complex were negligent. The claim against the theatre is based on an alleged failure to provide adequate lighting and security.
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