Is there any way that the family of and under legal drinking age person who was allowed in a public bar, can file a suit against the establishment? If so, what type of attorney would I need to seek help from?
2007-01-25 06:38:50 · 6 answers · asked by T'sWife 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just a little more info on the subject at hand. The underage person subsequently committed a murder and is now convicted of 2nd degree murder.
2007-01-25 07:05:16 · update #1
I'm not a lawyer, Tiffany, but my answer is no, it's not a lawsuit. You might be able to find a lawyer to take your money, if you have any, but most would probably explain that the greater responsabilty for the childs safety is with the parents. The child who enters an adult establishment puts his own family up for scrutiny and judgement. The first question is, "Are the adults in the home drinking alcohol, and is the child seeking alcohol to gain attention?" A cry for help, so to speak. I hope this helps.
2007-01-25 07:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by Penny A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just some opinions here, but why would the family want to avoid taking responsiblity for the child's actions? What are the circumstances that led up to this event?
You see, in Texas, it ain't illegal for a minor to be in a public bar so long as they serve food, nor to drink with the parents present. And I suppose they will have to show some harm has come to the minor because of that.
But with the liberal judges these days, anything is possible.
2007-01-25 14:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. The bar would be fined by the authorities for letting a minor drink but if nobody was harmed then there is no law suit. now if the under age person left the bar drunk and then harmed his/herself or some one else or caused some property damage then the establisment may be some what responsible. Your best bet would be to ask a lawyer though.
2007-01-25 14:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by cashis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you wish the under-age individual to be prosecuted. The onus of responsibility falls on the person, no matter what the establishment did or didn't do.
2007-01-25 14:46:52 · answer #4 · answered by Elijah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so.... because the under age person knew they weren't supposed to be there and they weren't caught in the act sort of speak.
2007-01-25 14:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by Smitty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask an attorney that question, if they say yes, then hire the attorney!
2007-01-25 14:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋