Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

selling alcohol to a minor

Liquor storeowner Lou Dempsey couldn't imagine the maelstrom he unleashed when the keg he sold to an underage customer was tapped. Kirk Benton and Alex Jacobs, also underage, went to the keg party, and Alex was particularly proud to be there with Kirk's former girlfriend. The more Alex drank, the more emboldened and the more of a show-off he became. Kirk, being somewhat of a bully, picked a fight with Alex. When Alex began losing the fight, he drew a pocketknife and stabbed Kirk. Subsequently, Kirk's parents sued Lou Dempsey, maintaining that Dempsey had a responsibility to use reasonable care to prevent injury among underage drinkers and that he failed to meet such responsibility when he sold the keg to a minor. If Lou Dempsey is at fault then what would be a good defense for him?


Asked on 11/13/07, 9:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: selling alcohol to a minor

This sounds suspiciously like a homework question. I refuse to do someone's homework. I suggest that you visit a law library and research the topics on your own.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 1:32 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: selling alcohol to a minor

Lou needs a good lawyer. He may lose his licquor license as well.

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Answered on 11/13/07, 10:13 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: selling alcohol to a minor

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This sounds suspiciously like a homework question. I refuse to do someone's homework. I suggest that you visit a law library and research the topics on your own.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/13/07, 11:06 am


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