Laws & LiabilityQuestion 22 of 80
Under the Dram Shop Act, who can potentially be held liable for injuries caused by an over-served, intoxicated patron?
a.Only the individual server
b.Only the business permit holder
c.Neither, if the patron drove
d.Both the individual server and the permitted business
Explanation
Both the individual server and the permitted business can be named in a Dram Shop suit for injuries caused by an over-served patron. Liability is not limited to just one party. Certification and safe-harbor compliance are the main defenses.
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