The Dram Shop Law: New York Liquor Liability

The New York Dram Shop Law, General Obligations Law § 11-101, imposes liability upon any retail establishment that illegally sells alcohol to an individual who causes injury to another as a result of being intoxicated.  

In this program, experienced trial attorney Andrew J. Smiley explains the New York Dram Shop Law and how it is applied in a personal injury or wrongful death case.  This course is perfect for attorneys who are currently, or potentially, representing plaintiffs or defendants in a lawsuit where the plaintiff was injured or killed by an intoxicated person who purchased alcohol prior to the accident.

Learning Objectives:

I.  Recognize the applicable NY Statutes:

   a. NYABC Law § 65

   b. GOL § 11-101

   c. GOL § 11-100

II.  Make out a prima facie case

III. Know the defenses to a Dram Shop claim

IV. Understand the state of the law in Dram Shop Cases in New York State