A seller of alcohol was liable for the negligent acts of a minor to a third party.
The court has now expanded the ruling to include not only sales to minors but also sales to a minor who obtains alcohol and gives it to another minor. If the minor who ultimately received the liquor injures a third party, the liquor establishment or package store will be held responsible.
The court decided this case on the basis that the sale to a minor, whether or not it is transferred to another minor, is foreseeable in today’s society. Whenever alcohol is involved in a personal injury case this aspect must be investigated thoroughly as there may be additional assets or insurance coverage available to secure a proper settlement or award.
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