Settlement Reached After a Denny’s Sign Fell on a Car and Killed a Married Couple

Settlement Reached After Denny’s Sign Fell on Car, Leading to the Death of a Kentucky Couple

A tragic incident that occurred in January 2023 has finally reached a resolution as a settlement has been reached in connection to the deaths of Lloyd and Lillian Curtis, a couple from Kentucky. The Curtis couple suffered a fatal accident after a Denny’s sign fell on their car in Elizabethtown.

Lloyd Curtis, aged 77, and his wife Lillian Curtis, aged 72, were driving through the Denny’s parking lot when the incident took place. The unfortunate event led to severe head injuries for Lillian, resulting in her passing away on the same day, while Lloyd succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

Their daughter, Mary Graham, who was also present in the vehicle during the incident, was treated for chest injuries at a local hospital. According to reports from WDRB, LEX 18, and The Courier-Journal, the sign, which was attached to a tall pole, had dislodged due to high winds.

The family of the victims later filed a lawsuit against the restaurant chain, alleging that more could have been done to prevent the tragic accident. The case proceeded to Hardin County Circuit Court, where Judge Larry Ashlock dismissed it on September 12 following the settlement agreement.

While the exact details of the settlement were not disclosed in public court documents, a Denny’s spokesperson expressed the company’s deep sorrow over the incident and hoped that the agreement would provide some closure to the Curtis family. The tragic event occurred while the couple was returning home from a hospital in Louisville, where Lloyd had just undergone heart surgery.

The Curtis family’s granddaughter, Amy Nichols, shared the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the accident in a GoFundMe set up in 2023. The entire community was deeply saddened by the loss of this beloved couple, whose lives were cut short in such a sudden and tragic manner.

The Denny’s location in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where the incident occurred, has since taken steps to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. The safety measures implemented serve as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the well-being of customers and visitors to such establishments.

The settlement marks the conclusion of a painful chapter for the Curtis family, who have been mourning the loss of Lloyd and Lillian since that fateful day in January 2023. While no amount of compensation can ever fully account for the loss of loved ones, the resolution of this legal matter brings a sense of closure and justice to those affected by the tragedy.

As the community continues to remember the Curtis couple and honour their memory, the hope is that such accidents can be avoided in the future through improved safety protocols and vigilance. The legacy of Lloyd and Lillian Curtis lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them, leaving an indelible mark on the community they were a part of.