Father of Georgia Bulldogs lineman Devin Willock sues the university over the death of his son
Father of Georgia Bulldogs lineman Devin Willock is suing the university over his son’s death in a car crash following a street race, seeking $2 million in damages for wrongful death
- Devin Willock’s father has filed a lawsuit against four parties to his son’s death
- He is seeking $2 million in damages after Willock is killed in a car accident
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The father of Georgia Bulldogs lineman Devin Willock has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties in his son’s death in a car accident.
This lawsuit was filed in Gwinnett County, Georgia and names the University of Georgia Athletic Association, former Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter, Chandler LeCroy’s estate, and an Athens strip club as defendants.
Dave Willock, Devin’s father, informed the university through his lawyers last month that he intended to seek $2 million in damages for his son’s wrongful death.
In response to the lawsuit, the Georgia Athletic Association said: ‘The attorneys who filed the complaint have declined to provide any factual basis for their claims against the Athletic Association, and we believe the evidence will prove them baseless.
“We intend to vigorously contest these baseless allegations in court.”
The father of deceased Georgia lineman Devin Willock has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties
Chandler LeCroy’s (L) estate was named in the lawsuit, as was Eagles draftee Jalen Carter (R)
Georgia’s Athletic Association said the lawsuit “provides no factual basis for their claims” (Photo: Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks)
Early on Jan. 15, just hours after Georgia celebrated its second straight national soccer title, Devin Willock and LeCroy — a Georgia soccer executive — were killed when LeCroy raced in Carter’s SUV after leaving Toppers International Showbar in Athens.
According to police, LeCroy’s SUV was traveling at about 100 mph when it veered off the road and struck two power poles and several trees.
Authorities also said LeCroy’s blood alcohol level was .197, nearly two and a half times higher than the state’s legal limit.
Ex-Georgia player Warren McClendon and another staffer, Tory Bowles, were injured but survived.
Lawyer for Willock’s father claims school officials were aware of LeCroy’s driving history, which included four speeding violations in the past six years.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ ninth overall pick in the April NFL Draft, Carter turned himself in for street racing and was sentenced to 12 months probation, a $1,000 fine and 50 hours of community service.
He pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and racing charges and must take a state-approved defensive driving course.