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Under what circumstance can a licensee in Alberta be held liable for injuries caused by an intoxicated patron who was served at their establishment?
Licensees and servers in Alberta can be held civilly liable under common law for negligence if they serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron and that intox
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Question: Under what circumstance can a licensee in Alberta be held liable for injuries caused by an intoxicated patron who was served at their establishment?
Answer options:
- Only if the patron was a minor at the time of service.
- Only if the licensee personally served the patron the last drink. ✅ If the licensee served alcohol to a patron who was visibly intoxicated, and that intoxication contributed to the injuries.
- Licensees are never liable for the actions of patrons once they leave the premises.
Correct answer: If the licensee served alcohol to a patron who was visibly intoxicated, and that intoxication contributed to the injuries.
Explanation: Licensees and servers in Alberta can be held civilly liable under common law for negligence if they serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron and that intoxication leads to injury or damages. This is a core principle of responsible service. Liability is not limited to minors or only the person who served the last drink; it extends to the establishment. Licensees absolutely can be liable for actions off-premises if it's linked to over-service.
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