Whether you’re hosting a company party, wedding, neighborhood picnic, or any event where alcohol is served – remember – when an employee or guest drives away and causes an accident, the person who served the liquor is just as guilty as the driver behind the wheel. The surviving family members will sue for damages naming everyone associated with the event – the company or organization, the hosting facility, the caterer, etc.
The best way to lower your liquor liability is to not serve any. However, sometimes and most times, that is not an option. Here are some steps you can take to keep employees or attendees from overindulging.