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Lawsuit filed against UGA and Jalen Carter in Devin Willock's death.

Jalen Carter, a first-round draft pick for the Philadelphia Eagles, is among those named in a $40 million lawsuit filed by the family of Devin Willock, a former Georgia football player who died in a car accident in January. The lawsuit also names the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Georgia athletic department staffer Chandler LeCroy, Sarchione Automotive, Inc., and Toppers International Showbar. Carter and LeCroy were allegedly racing late at night, and Carter had a blood alcohol concentration of .197 and was driving at 104 miles per hour in the lead-up to the crash. Carter pled no contest to reckless driving and racing charges in March.

via New York Post |

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Father of former Georgia football player files lawsuit against Jalen Carter and UGA over deadly crash.

Philadelphia Eagles rookie Jalen Carter is facing a $40 million lawsuit filed by the father of his former Georgia teammate, Devin Willock, who died in a car crash involving Carter and a Georgia staffer. The suit alleges wrongful death, negligent hiring, and negligence. Carter pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to probation, community service, and a driving course. The lawsuit also names the estate of the staffer, the car dealership that provided Carter with a vehicle, and a strip club.

via NBC Sports|

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$40 Million Lawsuit Filed Against University of Georgia and Jalen Carter Over Fatal Crash.

The father of former Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy, who died in a car crash in January, has filed a lawsuit against the University of Georgia Athletic Association, claiming the school's athletic department should be held liable for the accident. The lawsuit also names former Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter, LeCroy's estate, and Athens strip club Toppers International Showbar as defendants. Carter was sentenced to probation, a fine, and community service after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in relation to the crash.

via ESPN|

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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Steelers' Broderick Jones pays tribute to Devin Willock with jersey number choice"

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Broderick Jones will wear No. 77 in honor of his former Georgia teammate and roommate Devin Willock, who was killed in a car crash earlier this year. Willock wore the same number for the Bulldogs. Jones, the first offensive tackle drafted by the Steelers in the first round since 1996, said he was ready to begin his NFL career after winning consecutive national championships with Georgia.

via ESPN|

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Georgia Bulldogs set elite standard with 'Do it for Dev' vow and strong QBs in Spring Drills.

Georgia Bulldogs football team is committed to maintaining a standard that fallen teammate Devin Willock would be proud of. Willock died in a vehicle crash in January along with recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. The team has adopted the slogan “Do it for Dev” and is focused on upholding the standard set by Willock, both on and off the field. The team has expanded its circle to include the parents of the fallen program members and is providing proper support to the returning players. The Bulldogs will hold their annual G-Day Game on April 15 at Sanford Stadium.

via DawgNation|

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