The defendant banquet hall brought a motion for summary judgment to dismiss the plaintiff's claim against it.
The plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident caused by an intoxicated driver who had just left a Christmas party hosted at the defendant's premises.
The defendant argued it had no reason to intervene as the driver showed no visible signs of intoxication and it had standard alcohol service protocols in place.
The court dismissed the motion, finding that a jury could conclude the defendant breached its duty of care by failing to properly monitor alcohol consumption and track patrons leaving the premises.
