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Man Seeks $150K After Restaurant Fire Burns Face
17 Feb
Summary
- Man suffered second-degree burns to face and hands.
- Fire suppression system allegedly failed to activate.
- Lawsuit seeks over $150,000 in damages for medical care.
A lawsuit has been filed by Kendric Holoman, a Horry County resident, against Lucky's Sports Pub and Grill and Johnson Controls Inc. The legal action stems from a fire that occurred at the establishment on October 12, 2025. Holoman alleges he sustained second-degree burns to his face, arm, and hands when attempting to extinguish a kitchen fire.
The suit claims that restaurant employees failed to properly attend to cooking materials, leading to a deep fryer fire. It further asserts that the fire suppression system manufactured by Johnson Controls Inc. did not activate as expected. Holoman is seeking damages exceeding $150,000 for his medical treatment and related costs.
Allegations against Lucky's include failure to maintain equipment, inadequate employee training, and improper response to the fire, including allegedly asking patrons for assistance. Johnson Controls is accused of negligence due to a defective design in the fire suppression system that allegedly led to its malfunction.
