MN LAW AGAINST OVER SERVED AT BAR CUSTOMERS – DRAM SHOP LAWYER MN
The law in Minnesota prohibits a bar over-serving a customer. Other prohibitions include serving alcohol to people underage, and staying open after legally allowed hours. If a bar violates these dram shop laws, the bar can be fined or lose its license. The bar can also be held civilly liable (sued) if someone is injured because of the intoxication of a person who was served alcohol illegally.
Our drunk driver car accident attorneys in MN represent people injured because of the illegal sale of alcohol by a bar. Not surprisingly, most of these cases have involve a driver driving drunk. However, our MN lawyers also represent people who have been attacked at a bar or injured by a drunk bar customer, or even a bouncer.
Here are the dram shop laws in Minnesota:
340A.702 GROSS MISDEMEANORS.
It is a gross misdemeanor:
(1) to sell an alcoholic beverage without a license authorizing the sale;
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(6) to sell or otherwise dispose of intoxicating liquor within 1,000 feet of any institution under the supervision and control, in whole or in part, of the commissioner of human services or the commissioner of corrections;
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(9) to withhold any information, book, paper, or other thing called for by the commissioner for the purpose of an examination;
(10) to obstruct or mislead the commissioner in the execution of the commissioner’s duties;
(11) to swear falsely concerning any matter stated under oath; or
(12) to violate the provisions of section 340A.503, subdivision 5, after having been convicted previously of violating section 340A.503, subdivision 5.
340A.801 CIVIL ACTIONS.
Subdivision 1. Right of action.
[Any] person injured in person, property, or means of support, or who incurs other pecuniary loss by an intoxicated person or by the intoxication of another person, has a right of action in the person’s own name against a person who [illegally] caused the intoxication of that person. All damages recovered by a minor under this section must be paid either to the minor or to the minor’s parent, guardian, or next friend as the court directs.
Subd. 2. Actions.
All suits for damages under this section must be by civil action in a court of this state having jurisdiction.
Subd. 3. Comparative negligence.
Actions under this section are governed by section 604.01.
Subd. 3a. Defense.
The defense described in section 340A.503, subdivision 6, applies to actions under this section.
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Subd. 5.
[Repealed, 1987 c 152 art 2 s 5]
Subd. 6. Common law claims.
Nothing in this chapter precludes common law tort claims against any person 21 years old or older who knowingly provides or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
LAWYERS TO SUE BAR IN MINNESOTA
The Rochlin Law Firm, Ltd. has successfully represented and fought for clients who have been injured in an auto accident by a drunk driver. In addition, we look to the person or bar that has wrongfully over served them. We also represent people who have been injured at a bar by another customer in a bar fight or attack.
When our clients are injured because of being hit by a drunk driver, we hold the drunk driver. However, in some cases, we go after the bar as well. Our MN personal injury lawyers will work to prove a case against the drunk bar customer that injures someone or the drunk driver. In addition, we will investigate and possibly sue the irresponsible liquor establishment.
If you have been injured because a drunk driver rear ended you or otherwise caused your accident, we can help. Likewise, if one of your loved ones has been killed in a drunk driving car crash – call us and speak with a top lawyer. The initial consultation is free. In addition, if you are injured at a bar because a drunk customer attacked or hurt you at the bar, our lawyers can help you sue the bar for over-serving the other customer. See also, How to Get Medical Bills Paid.
An attorney will meet with you to discuss your drunk driver accident case at our offices in Minneapolis, Woodbury, and Edina. Our attorneys will also meet with you at your home if you have been hit or rear ended by a drunk driver in St. Paul MN, Forest Lake, Lake Elmo, Brooklyn Park, and Brooklyn Center. We also come to Anoka Minnesota, Plymouth, Rogers, Chanhassen, Chaska, Burnsville, Richfield, and other cities throughout Minnesota.