An Arizona teen is suing the parents of a classmate after a wild house party allegedly packed with underage drinking ended with him unconscious in a swimming pool and missing part of his ear.
Blake Barnes was reportedly one of more than 100 students at what his attorney described as an “out of control” senior ditch-day party in Arizona. The party allegedly included a large amount of underage drinking, with teens reportedly told to bring their own alcohol.
The night took a horrifying turn when Barnes allegedly jumped from the roof of the home while trying to land in the pool. Instead, he misjudged the jump and slammed into the pool deck.
Barnes was knocked unconscious, suffered a concussion and had part of his ear torn off, according to his attorney, Brian Foster.
“My guy actually hit his head on the pool deck and sustained a concussion, tore his ear off,” Foster told AZFamily. “Fire and EMT personnel responded. He was unconscious, floating lifeless in the pool.”
Barnes was rushed to the hospital after the incident. According to reports, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.114, which is above the legal driving limit and high enough to impair judgment.
Now, Barnes is suing Brandon and Megan Spencer, the parents of the classmate who allegedly hosted the party at their home.
According to the lawsuit, the party happened in mid-April and the legal filing was officially made on May 22. Barnes is seeking current and future medical expenses, along with damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress and other losses.
Foster claimed there were around “100 or 150 people” at the party and said the written invitation allegedly told students to bring their own alcohol.
“And in the written notification, he told everybody to bring your own alcohol,” Foster told the outlet.
The lawsuit alleges the homeowners knew or should have known that their son was hosting a large party where underage drinking was taking place.
“Look, it’s certainly not a great fact that my client consumed alcohol and had a blood alcohol content,” Foster said. “But the fact of the matter is the alcohol was provided at the host party at the home where he attended, and the owners of the home knew or should have known that their son was having this rager.”
The case is now drawing attention because it raises questions about who is responsible when underage drinking happens at a private home and someone gets seriously hurt.
Barnes survived the terrifying incident, but his lawsuit claims the injuries left him with medical bills, pain and lasting emotional distress.
Whatever happens in court, the party has already become a warning about how quickly a reckless stunt can turn into a life-changing emergency.
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