The Family Of A Man Killed On State Route 70 In A Mudslide Is Suing Hawkins County Government And Others. Penny Lawson, Steven Lawson’s Wife Filed The Complaint Alleging The Defendants Grossly Negligent And Reckless Conduct Was A Factor In Bringing About The Death Of Mr. Lawson. The Suite Names Hawkins County Government, Sheriff Ronnie Lawson, The Hawkins County 911 And The Hawkins County EMA. Attorneys For Mrs. Lawson Are Asking For One Million In Damages From Each, And Another 800 Thousand To Be Awarded To The Lawson’s Son. A Hearing Date Has Not Been Set Yet.
