LOGAN — A man is suing firefighter Daniel Bowens, Fire Chief Joe Wimmer, the Logan County Fire Department and the Logan County Commission, citing alleged breach of duty.
Cody Damron filed a complaint on July 1 in Logan Circuit Court against the defendants, alleging that they breached their duty to exercise due care.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on July 4, 2014, he sustained serious injuries as a result of the defendants' negligence, and claims he has suffered damages, including mental anguish, inconvenience, medical expenses and litigation costs. The plaintiff holds the defendants responsible because Bowen allegely shot him twice with a Roman candle and Bowens and Wimmer were allegedly intoxicated prior to the incident.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendants for all damages and expenses and other relief deemed appropriate under the circumstances. He is represented by Jeffrey S. Simpkins of Simpkins Law Office PLLC in Williamson.
Logan Circuit Court Case number 16-C-143