Liquor Liability*

Legal Liability

Organizations may be responsible for patrons when alcohol is served. Forms of liquor liability include:

• Liability as a server – Serving people past the point of intoxication.
• Liability as an occupier – People, companies or any other organization that owns, has possession of or responsibility for premises are responsible for protecting persons on their premises from harm.


• Liability as an employer regarding employees consuming alcohol, such as at staff parties.
• Liability as a sponsor of potentially dangerous activities.
• Use of excessive force – Security personnel cannot use unnecessary or excessive force to manage intoxicated patrons.