Who is typically liable in a liquor liability lawsuit?

In a liquor liability lawsuit, generally the person or business that is responsible for the alcohol is liable for damages resulting from its consumption. In Pennsylvania, if the alcoholic beverage was served or sold by a bartender or establishment that holds a liquor license, that person or business can be held liable for damages caused by the intoxication of the customer. The Pennsylvania Liquor Liability Act sets out several scenarios in which a licensed establishment could be held liable for damages stemming from alcohol consumption. Under the Act, the licensed establishment can be held liable for damages if they served or sold alcohol to a minor or someone who was visibly intoxicated. The court must also find that serving or selling the alcohol was a proximate cause of the damages. In such cases, the establishment may be held liable for additional punitive damages. In addition, the Act holds the establishment liable if the customer was involved in a car accident or other type of injury or death due to the consumption of alcohol. The court must find, however, that the consumption of the alcohol was the proximate cause of the damages. In summary, generally the person or business that is responsible for serving or selling the alcohol is liable for damages resulting from its consumption in Pennsylvania, but the court must find that the alcohol was a proximate cause of the damages.

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