Local Woman Whose Son Was Killed By Drunk Driver Receives $1.625 Million Settlement
Newtown, PA – On September 22, 2008 the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas approved a $1.625 million settlement on behalf of the Estate of a 22 year old man killed by a drunk driver. Donna Relyea, the administratrix of the Estate of her son, Bruce Dyczok, was represented by Elliot Kolodny, a shareholder in the Accident & Personal Injury group in the Newtown Bucks County office of Stark & Stark. The suit named as defendants Bucks County’s Peddler’s Village, the Cock ‘N Bull Restaurant and Michael Prince.
On October 17, 2004 Mr. Dyczok was a passenger in a car which was struck by Michael Prince of Upper Black Eddy. Mr. Prince, who was 19 at the time of the accident, was returning from his sister’s wedding reception at the Cock ‘N Bull Restaurant in Peddler’s Village. Mr. Prince, testified that he was served three Coors Lite’s and three or four long Island Ice Teas at the reception and his ID was not checked. His blood alcohol level was .139% well over the legal limit when tested hours after the crash. Mr. Prince is currently serving an 8 year sentence in state prison.
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On October 17, 2004 Mr. Dyczok was a passenger in a car which was struck by Michael Prince of Upper Black Eddy. Mr. Prince, who was 19 at the time of the accident, was returning from his sister’s wedding reception at the Cock ‘N Bull Restaurant in Peddler’s Village. Mr. Prince, testified that he was served three Coors Lite’s and three or four long Island Ice Teas at the reception and his ID was not checked. His blood alcohol level was .139% well over the legal limit when tested hours after the crash. Mr. Prince is currently serving an 8 year sentence in state prison.
For 75 years, Stark & Stark has developed innovative solutions to meet each client’s needs. More than 100 attorneys, 27 practice areas, and a philosophy of putting the law to work for our clients is the basis from which we build and maintain our relationships.
Stark & Stark is a regional law firm with a national client base, with offices in Princeton, Philadelphia, Marlton, New York and Newtown.
