William Jackson Adams, Individually, et al vs. Kim Michelle Johnston, et al

Case Background

On October 11, 2019, Plaintiff William Jackson Adams, Individually, filed a wrongful death and car accident lawsuit in the Florida State, Duval County, Fourth Circuit Court (Case number: 2019-CA-007253). Judge Michael Sharrit presided over this case.

Cause

On December 9, 2018, Cathy Adams rode as a passenger in a vehicle traveling through St. Johns County, Florida. Her husband, William "Jackson" Adams, lawfully drove the car with care and prudence. At the same time, Kim Michelle Johnston, who had been drinking at Miller’s Ale House, drove negligently and collided with Adams' car. The crash caused severe injuries to Cathy Adams, leading to her death. The lawsuit alleged that Miller’s Ale House knowingly served alcohol to Johnston despite her habitual addiction to alcoholic beverages. This action violated Fl