social host liability

Social host liability refers to the legal responsibility a person who hosts a gathering may have if guests they served alcohol to later cause harm, such as accidents or injuries. If the host knowingly served alcohol to someone underage or a visibly intoxicated person, and that individual later causes damage or injury, the host could be held legally accountable. This liability aims to encourage responsible hosting and ensure hosts take reasonable steps to prevent harm, especially when their actions or alcohol service contribute to unsafe situations.