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Court documents: Deer Park nail salon owner sues alleged drunk driver, liquor store

Wenjun Cheng has filed a lawsuit against Steven Schwally and the liquor store that sold Schwally alcohol.

News 12 Staff

Feb 27, 2025, 5:56 AM

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The owner of a Deer Park nail salon where four people were killed in a crash is taking legal action against the alleged drunk driver.

Wenjun Cheng has filed a lawsuit against Steven Schwally and the liquor store that sold Schwally alcohol.

According to court documents, last year's crash was "a result of the careless and negligent manner in which the defendant operated and controlled his vehicle."

Schwally has pleaded not guilty to four counts of second-degree murder and other charges.

RELATED:First responders to Deer Park nail salon tragedy honored by town of Babylon

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