Lawsuit over tree named Widow Maker kills man at Texas BBQ

A Texas man died after a tree fell on him at Green Mesquite BBQ in Austin during a storm, prompting his family to sue the restaurant and nearby property owners. The lawsuit alleges the tree, described as a "Widow Maker," was diseased, decayed, and improperly maintained despite signs of risk, leading to his death from blunt trauma. The family claims negligence and is seeking over $1 million in damages.

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