A line of cases has developed relating to liability of a bar or tavern for injuries or deaths occurring as a result of the operation of the bar.
In general, the type of injury does not have to be specifically known. Rather, as long as the bar owner is aware of a general risk to patrons and fails to take reasonable steps to guard against foreseeable harm, the owner may be held liable. Moreover, Florida law imposes liability upon a tavern for injuries that occur, both on and off-site, to individuals (whether or not they are even patrons) by virtue of the unlawful sale of alcohol to a minor or habitual drunkard.
Thus, the challenges of providing adequate security in a bar or tavern are substantial. Also, this is a particularly fertile ground for exposure to the landowner (bar) for patrons who park off-premises.
If you have a situation concerning bars, night clubs and taverns negligent security cases, please contact the Florida law experts at Corless Associates at 877-517-5595.
