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Garrett Hedlundis being sued two years after his DUI charge.
A rep for Hedlund did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
“Hedlund’s conduct was despicable in that he knew and was educated in the dangers presented to Plaintiffs and the public when he operated a vehicle while intoxicated,” the complaint read. “There was a very strong odor of hard liquor emitting from Hedlund’s breath, body, and the cab of the Jeep despite the windows being open/broken.”
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The complaint continued, “Hedlund refused a DUI test at the scene of the accident however when hours later he was tested, he was so intoxicated that his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit.”
The two are asking for punitive damages and a jury trial.
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TheTriple Frontieractor later pleaded no contest to one count and was found guilty while the second DUI charge was dismissed.
After the incident, theTronactor sought and completed a 30-day residential treatment program and a nine-month first-offender alcohol and drug education counseling program. Hedlund initiated and volunteered for the residential treatment after his arrest.
“When the incident occurred, Garrett immediately sought treatment which was successful. Today, he is in a solid and great place,” his rep said to PEOPLE in a statement.
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The twowelcomed their sonRhodes Robert in December 2020.
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