alcohol and accidents

Glenview, IL Viewed 23 times. Posted 9 months ago in Criminal Defense

If I have a party in my home for adults (in IL) and provide liquor, and someone leaves having had too much to drink, gets into a serious accident...can the injured party come back at me and charge ME?
If someone leaves a restaurant having too much to drink, I'm pretty sure the restaurant can get sued for injuries...if I'm correct...so what's the difference? - Is this your question? Add additional information

Answers (1)

Okorie Okorocha

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 9 months ago.

I do not see how the server of alcohol is liable in either case unless they served minors or spiked drinks or something nefarious.

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