From South East Texas Record
Rather than leave its fate in the hands of a jury, Hooters opted to settle a dram shop suit, which sought millions in damages and was filed over the death of 32-year old Amber Roussel.
“Dram shop” laws allow DUI victims or their families to sue alcohol vendors or retailers for monetary damages. 
Roussel’s mother, Melba Braud, filed suit against Derek McBride, who has officially been charged with vehicular manslaughter, and Texas Wings Inc., doing business as Hooters, on Feb. 19 in Jefferson County District Court.
Jury selection in the dram shop lawsuit, which alleges Hooters over-served an “obviously” intoxicated McBride, began on Nov. 18.
Three days later, Hooters settled with Braud and Roussel’s adopted father.
On Nov. 20 jurors heard opening statements. Fifteen jurors were selected to judge the evidence, 12 women and three men. ….MORE
