Are any bars or restaurants immune from liquor liability lawsuits?

No, bars and restaurants in New Jersey are not immune from liquor liability lawsuits. Liquor liability laws, or “dram shop laws”, exist in every state and make businesses that serve alcohol responsible for any damages caused by an intoxicated customer. This means that liquor liability lawsuits can be filed against bars, restaurants, and other establishments that serve alcohol in New Jersey. In order for an establishment to be found liable for damages resulting from a customer’s intoxication, the customer must be found to be visibly intoxicated at the time of service. This means that the server must have been able to see obvious signs of intoxication such as slurred speech or impaired motor skills. If an establishment serves an obviously intoxicated customer and that customer causes damages or injury to someone else, the bar or restaurant could be sued. It is important for establishments that serve alcohol to understand their responsibilities under the law. They should have policies and procedures in place to identify and deal with visibly intoxicated customers, and should only serve alcohol to customers who are of legal age. Taking these proactive steps can help establishments reduce their risk of becoming the subject of a liquor liability lawsuit.

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