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Why Doesn't Virginia Have Dram Shop Liability and What Does It Mean for Drunk Driving Victims? - John P. Fishwick Jr.
From Fishwick & Associates PLC - Why Doesn't Virginia Have Dram Shop Liability and What Does It Mean for Drunk Driving Victims? examines why Virginia does not hold bars, restaurants, or other alcohol sellers responsible simply for serving someone who later causes a crash. The podcast explains that Virginia has no dram shop statute and that its courts, through the Supreme Court of Virginia's decision in Williamson v. The Old Brogue, Inc., have declined to create this type of liability under common law. Listeners will also hear how Virginia treats social host situations, where furnishing…
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