Holiday Party Etiquette: A Good Host Is a Responsible Host When It Comes To Serving Alcohol
HOMEOWNERS CAN BE SUBJECT TO SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY LAWS WHEN SERVING LIQUOR
ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The holiday season means party time for many people. But hosts who serve alcohol should take steps to limit their liquor liability and make sure they have the proper insurance, according to the New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA). including New York have them on the books. Most of these laws also offer an injured person, such as the victim of a drunk driver, a method to sue the person who served the alcohol. There are circumstances under these laws where criminal charges may also apply. And even if the Dram Shop Act does not apply, a host can still be civilly liable under ordinary negligence standards.
"Because you can be held legally responsible for your guests' actions after they leave your party, hosts need to be particularly careful," said Ellen Melchionni, president of the NYIA. "While a social host is not liable for injuries sustained by.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Guests
If you plan to serve alcohol at a holiday party the NYIA.
The New York Insurance Association (NYIA®) is a state trade association that has represented the property and casualty insurance industry for more than 125 years. For more information on NYIA, visit.
SOURCE New York Insurance Association
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