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Alcohol and accidents

Asked almost 3 years ago - Glenview, IL

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?

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Okorie Chukwudimm Okorocha

Reputation Level 19

Answered almost 3 years ago. DUI / DWI Attorney in Los Angeles, CA.

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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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