Bar Staff Knowledge Gaps in Drunk Driving Liability
A Penn State study finds bar managers show moderate knowledge of liability rules on drunken patrons while many servers lack understanding. About 75 percent of employees report no training, and a quarter report only little training, with wide willingness to delay action or refuse service based on intoxication.
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State College
U.S. Department of Transportation
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Philade
Stephen Mastrofski
Mastrofski
Justice Administration
Pennsylvania
Florida
New Mexico
Andrew Divine
Penn State
Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Divine
Ronald Beitman
Falmouth
Mass
Beitman
California
Program trains bartenders to spot and stop drinking patrons
St. Louis AP report on a two day TIPS seminar by Health Education Foundation and Anheuser Busch teaching servers to intervene before intoxication becomes a problem. Participants role play and must pass a test to certify as instructors. Delta and KLM show interest in teaching to flight attendants.
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Anheuser-Busch Inc
Anheuser-Busch
Steve Garvey
The
Health Education Foundation of
Washington, D.C
TIPS
Dave Nelson
Eric Luecke
Poplar Bluff
Adam Chafetz
Chafetz
Nelson
Steve Jones
St. Louis
Luecke
Americans Back Harsh Penalties for Drunken Driving
A Media General AP poll shows strong support for penalties on drunken drivers while many oppose holding bartenders or social hosts liable. About 23 percent back mandatory jail on first offense and 39 percent on a second offense. 26 percent favor judge discretion.
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New York
Media General-Associated Press
New Jersey Supreme Court
U.S. Department of Transportation
Media General AP
New Jersey
Media General
Associated Press
Drunk Driving Poll Questions and Public Opinions
A Media General AP poll surveys national views on drinking patterns and drunk driving. Results show 49 percent of drinkers admit driving after drinking, with demographics indicating younger and male respondents more prone to drink and drive. Public attitudes toward rehabilitation, jail, and host or bartender liability are also detailed.
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Media General Associated Press
Media General-Ap
Insurance Liquor Liability Struggles Across States
The rise of lawsuits against drink suppliers is shrinking liquor liability coverage in many states. Minnesota lawmakers backstop coverage for those serving liquor while Massachusetts weighs similar steps. Rates have surged, with examples like Frack County Pennsylvania premiums climbing from 300 to 3100 dollars, and courts in several states upholding dram shop or common law liability.
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Springfield
Mass
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Mary Zavada
Insurance Information Institute
New York
Cape Cod
Fr County
Dennis Nicholson
Pennsylvania Tavern Association
Ronald A. Krauss
American Insurance Association
No Liability Law In South Carolina
A breakdown of state liability rules for alcohol related injuries. Dram shop laws exist in 23 states with specific statutes. Wyoming limits liability for licensees unless intoxication is reasonably apparent. Twelve states rely on common law. fifteen states have no liability laws. Texas and Virginia may shift to common law via ongoing cases.
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Associated Press
Ronald Beitman
Falmouth
Mass
Alabama
Alaska
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
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Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
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Arkansas
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Maryland
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Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
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