Kulas, others facing $30 million lawsuit following crash
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- A $30 million lawsuit has been filed against an alleged drunk driver and the bar who is reported to have served her.
On June 9, Whitney A. Kulas allegedly caused an accident that resulted in injuries for Randall L. Baird. Kulas had a .15 blood alcohol content at the time of the crash, according to court records. CLICK HERE to read more on the crash.
On July 27, Baird filed the lawsuit against Kulas and four others. Arron Kulas, the registered owner of the car, Chase Mahoney, the alleged bartender, Froggies Patio Bar and Whitman Hollow Marina were all named as defendants.
Within the filing, Baird alleged Kulas was visibly drunk but Mahoney, Froggies Patio Bar and Whitman Hollow continued to serve her alcohol. That was negligent and wrong, court records said.
Arron Kulas knew Whitney Kulas had a “propensity to operate vehicles in a reckless or negligent manner so as to create an unreasonable risk of harm to others” but still allowed her to drive his car, Baird alleged in the 12 page filing.
Whitney Kulas “was visibly intoxicated” while she was at the bar and continued to drink. Her intoxication “was a proximate cause of the collision,” the lawsuit alleged.
Given that Kulas was allegedly intoxicated and taking state law into account, Mahoney, Froggies Patio Bar, and Whitman Hollow Marina, are also liable for Baird’s injuries, court records said.
Baird wants a jury trial in this case.
He is asking for “no more than” $2 million in compensatory damages from each defendant. Baird also wants “no more than” $5 million in punitive damages from all of the defendants except Arron Kulas.
Court costs, discretionary costs and post judgement interest are also asked for in the lawsuit. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 11/11/2026-6AM)
