Overview

• Plaintiff Larry Patrick Griffin filed a civil complaint on August 14 alleging Dennis caused a chain-reaction collision in Goose Creek and that he suffered serious bodily injury.
• State Farm was added to the case in September and filed an answer denying liability, challenging punitive damages, and arguing some injuries may stem from pre‑existing conditions.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution is scheduled for March 2026, signaling an effort to resolve the claims outside a jury trial.
• Police reports cite officers smelling alcohol, multiple signs of impairment, and miniature Fireball bottles in Dennis’ pickup; she declined a breath sample as bodycam footage later circulated.
• Dennis, 34, is serving a 30‑day sentence at Hill‑Finklea Detention Center for first‑offense DUI and transporting open alcohol, with an estimated release of October 14.