Abstract
Liquor liability laws remain in a state of flux. Some states are expanding their theories of liability while others are looking at ways to place limits on liability. This article examines the expansion of liquor liability laws in two ways: consideration of appellate court cases that address the question of who may be sued, and evaluations of two cases that predicated liability on a general duty of care. Finally, the possible implications of these cases for the hospitality industry are examined.
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