I am looking for articles on Bars or Bar-Staff being sued for over-serving the people who are drinking.
Perhaps because the person caused an accident.. or possibly death..
Please help me with articles and/or URL's if you can:)
Thanks a bunch!
2007-02-13 13:26:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
YES!!!!! Try researching the Dram Shop Law at http://www.tabc.state.tx.us
This is from their site:
What are the consequences to a seller/server, if they serve or sell alcohol to an intoxicated person?
An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both.
If a person has been previously convicted of this violation, or the sale to a minor, a second violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both.
2007-02-13 13:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to United States government Constitution and guidelines, a person may only be sued if that person violated the limits and laws. Yes, a person may be sued. I"m a 22 year old lawyer. The limits depend on every bar or state.
2007-02-13 21:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by George 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cant help you with any URLs but a bar in my hometown was sued a few years ago. They over served a group of guys who on their way home wrapped their brand new mustang around a telephone poll (the died instantly)
2007-02-13 21:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at Yosemite in the summer months, and at the start of each season, every employee has to take an alcohol awareness class that's about 2 hours long. The section of the park I work has no alcohol at all, but we still have to take the class. The reason, is so we are aware of what to look for when we come across somebody who may be intoxicated. Some of the things I see some people doing at the park is unbelievable. If they do this kind of stupidity sober, I'd hate to see how they would act with a few drinks in them.
2007-02-13 21:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bartenders definitely get sued and held accountable all the time for this!
2007-02-13 21:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone gets in an accident and get caught yes they can
2007-02-13 21:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by tiffany j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are liable and can be sued. In Texas you can be arrested for that.
2007-02-13 21:31:12 · answer #7 · answered by C E 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋