Family Sues After 'Widow Maker' Tree Collapse Kills Father at Austin BBQ
The family of Kirk Foyle, a Texas father of four, filed a lawsuit against Green Mesquite BBQ and nearby property owners after a diseased pecan tree the complaint calls the 'Widow Maker' collapsed onto him while he was dining outdoors in Austin, killing him. The suit accuses staff of gross negligence for failing to inspect, maintain, remove, or warn about the dangerous condition despite visible signs of disease, and seeks at least $1 million in damages for death, mental anguish, and costs. The incident occurred May 19 during storms at 1410 Barton Springs Rd.