Category Archives: Dram Shop Liability
The Role of Insurance Coverage in a Kentucky Dram Shop Lawsuit
Kentucky’s dram shop law provides a limited civil cause of action against a bar, restaurant, or liquor store that over-serves alcohol to a drunk driver who subsequently causes an accident. In other words, the accident victims can file a personal injury claim against both the drunk driver and the bar that served them past… Read More »
Is a Kentucky Fraternity Liable If Someone Dies from Binge Drinking?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 178,000 people die in the United States each year due to “excessive drinking.” About one-third of those deaths are from binge drinking. And not surprisingly, many of those binge drinking deaths involve college students, who often consume alcohol to excess at social gatherings like… Read More »