Liquor Liability
Definition. Liquor Liability covers claims arising from alcohol service — over-serving a customer who then injures someone, dram-shop liability claims.
Also known as: Dram Shop Liability, Liquor Legal Liability
Required by most state liquor laws for any business serving alcohol. Standard GL EXCLUDES alcohol-related claims. Restaurants, bars, event venues, caterers, and religious organizations hosting weddings all need Liquor Liability.
Example
Bar serves visibly intoxicated patron; patron drives drunk, causes accident. Dram-shop lawsuit names the bar. Liquor Liability pays defense + settlement.
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