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Family files wrongful death lawsuit
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Odessa American , Odessa American (oaoa.com)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
The children of a 56-year-old Odessa man who died after a night of heavy drinking at Ten Four Lounge have filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against the bar. According to the lawsuit, filed Friday in Ector County District Court, Dale Lee Hinton went to the North Golder Avenue bar Jan. 20, ...
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Key takeaway According to the lawsuit, filed Friday in Ector County District Court, Dale Lee Hinton went to the North Golder Avenue bar Jan.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
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