Liability & Negligence
Dram Shop Liability
Legal liability of bars and restaurants for injuries caused by intoxicated patrons they served.
In Personal Injury Cases
California has limited dram shop liability. Generally, businesses aren't liable for serving alcohol to adults, but may be liable for serving obviously intoxicated minors.
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