California Supreme Court
Feb. 25, 2014
'Social host' may be liable for drinking party death, state high court rules
A party host planning to charge guests for alcohol may want to think twice about doing so, under a state Supreme Court decision issued Monday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A party host planning to charge guests for alcohol may want to think twice following a state Supreme Court decision issued Monday.
The court said a party host who charges a fee - even a nominal one - can be held liable if an underage guest hurts someone as a result of drinking. But if the host gives away the alcohol, he can't be held legally responsible.
The ruling stems from a common sc...
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