Criminal,
Civil Litigation
Jan. 2, 2025
Laguna Beach's DUI notification policy sparks debate on bar liability
"I think the plaintiff lawyer could use that as further negligence against the bar," City of Orange trial attorney Aaron T. Hicks said.
Attorneys are closely examining how Laguna Beach's new policy of notifying bars when patrons receive DUIs after drinking at their establishments could influence cases involving establishment liability.
City of Orange trial attorney Aaron T. Hicks explained that, in most cases, bars and pubs are shielded from liability when injuries or deaths result from an adult's alcohol consumption at their establishment. This is based on the principle that it is the act of consuming alc...
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