Reflect upon what you consider to be the key takeaways from this week’s readings. As you reflect, you should consider the following questions:

1. How does the law protect both the innocent victim of an intoxicated individual and the intoxicated individual themselves when that intoxication results injury? Should the law distinguish between the two?
2. What steps should a restaurant owner take to ensure the food served to diners is safe and will not result in patrons becoming ill or injured?
3. Did any case or statutory provision in the readings surprise you, and if so, why?

Journal entries should be between 450 and 600 words, though longer entries are welcome. Students should take care in their general reflections, to touch upon the questions raised above and remember to provide citations/references when necessary.

MLA 9, Work Cited!

Articles:

• Restaurant Liability for Contaminated Food and Beverages Pursuant to Negligence, Warranty, and Strict Liability Laws

This reading explores the three common theories of liability that arise when the service of food or drink causes harm. Claims resulting from such harm can be brought under either, or all, the law of negligence, warranty, or strict liability.

• Alcohol Server Liability Lawsuits Result From Dram Shop Statutes

This article details the development of liability for the service of alcohol to the intoxicated or underage patron.

• Dram Shop Laws: Bar Owner Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents

This reading is a quick summary of dram shop liability.

• The Trends in Dram Shop Laws and How They Affect the Hospitality Industry: Balancing Competing Policy Considerations of Tort Reform and Curbing Drunk Driving

Discussing the history of imposing liability for the service of alcohol, this article also provides information on the rules from the various states.