Who can be sued in a liquor liability lawsuit?

In New York, anyone who participates in the furnishing of alcoholic beverages can be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by an intoxicated person. This includes sellers, servers, and manufacturers of alcohol, as well as social hosts who provide alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals. The seller of the alcoholic beverages can be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by an intoxicated person. This includes any individual or entity who sells alcohol, such as a bar, restaurant, liquor store, or convenience store. The server of the alcoholic beverages can also be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by an intoxicated person. This includes anyone who serves the drinks, such as waiters, bartenders, bouncers, and other bartending staff. The manufacturer of the alcoholic beverages can be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by an intoxicated person. This includes any individual or entity who produces and distributes alcohol, such as wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Social hosts can also be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by an intoxicated person. This includes any individual or entity who provides alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, such as parents, employers, or event hosts. In a liquor liability lawsuit, any of these individuals or entities may be held liable for the injuries or damages caused by an intoxicated person. To determine who is responsible, the court will consider the relationship between the seller, server, manufacturer, and host to the intoxicated person, and the circumstances that led to the intoxication. In addition, state laws may also be considered when determining who is liable for the damages.

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