Robert Charles, Adm'r of the Estate of Lynn Sue Charles, Deceased, Appellee, v. Alan Seigfried, Appellant. Paula L. Bzdek, a Minor, By Her Father and Next Friend, Robert J. Bzdek, Appellee, v. Susan M. Townsley et al., Appellants.

"The Tragic Fate of the Minor Guest"

Does the host who serves alcohol have a duty to prevent the intoxicated from driving?

Defendant hosted a social gathering at his home. Minors were served alcohol by the defendant. Plaintiff is suing on behalf of one of the minors, who became intoxicated at the gathering and died in a car accident while driving away from defendant’s home.

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