New developments in liquor liability law: Liability predicated on a general duty of care

Liquor liability laws remain in a state of flux. Some states are expanding their theories of liability while others are hking at ways to place limits on IiabiMy. This article examines the expansion of lquor liability laws in two ways: consideration of appellate court cases that address the question of whomaybe sued, andevaluations 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. Key Words: Neglbence, general duty of care, foreseeability, appellate cases