The legal liability of a social host in California
It happens more than it should. Someone (here we will call her Ms. H.) invites some friends, maybe a lot of friends and maybe their friends as well, to... Read More
California Cracks Down on Drunk Driving on Dangerous Labor Day Weekend
Like we're back in school, 34.4 million Americans, including more than 4 million Californians will join me this Friday night to travel more than 50 miles to a vacation... Read More
Driver of SUV Struck in Fresno Greyhound Bus Accident Was Drunk
Two weeks ago, a Greyhound bus carrying 31 passengers collided with an overturned SUV near Fresno, California. The accident, which killed six and injured dozens, was tragic and proved... Read More
California Senate Holds Adults Responsible for Alcohol-Related Wrongful Deaths
We wrote in May that California lawmakers were considering a bill that would end a liability loophole for adults responsible for teen drinking. Currently, California is one of only... Read More
California Targets Liability Loophole for Alcohol-Related Wrongful Death Suits
Many ethical issues related to alcohol consumption are notoriously shaded in gray. Ideally, it would be up to the consumer to set his or her own limits to avoid... Read More