Judge Roger Young of Charleston County Circuit Court has approved the settlements between a widower, whose wife was killed on their wedding day, with Progressive Insurance and certain Folly Beach clubs.

The Post and Courier reported that Aric Hutchinson’s settlement with Progressive amounted to $75,000, while The Crab Shack and The Drop-In Bar & Deli are shelling out $640,000 and $320,000, respectively.

Additionally, Snapper Jacks agreed to a $320,000 settlement, while Enterprise Rent-A-Car is paying Hutchinson $24,000.

The widower sued the clubs for serving the amounts of alcohol consumed by Jamie Komoroski, the alleged drunken driver who hit the newlyweds (then in a golf cart) and consequently killed Samantha Miller while driving a rented vehicle.  

The case against Komoroski is ongoing.

According to the report, Hutchinson stands to receive $863,331.50 after attorney fees and other expenses.

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