Legal Question in DUI Law in Massachusetts

responsibility of a proprietor

A group of people, all over the age of 21, are drinking at a house that is owned by one of their parents and one of the people attending the gathering decides to leave. After leaving the house, the person gets into a car accident because they have been drinking and kills another motorist in the accident. Would the parents who owned the house that the drunk driver left from be responsible in any way for the accident/death and could they be taken to court even if they did not supply the alcohol?


Asked on 5/27/06, 8:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Davis Law Office of T. George Davis, Jr.

Re: responsibility of a proprietor

You haven't provided enough information to answer your question definitively. I suggest that you consult directly with a lawyer.

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Answered on 5/28/06, 11:08 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: responsibility of a proprietor

The simple answer is yes.They should notify their home owners insurance of a potential claim and/or retain an attorney, and say nothing to anyone except their attorneys. Good Luck!

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Answered on 5/27/06, 10:32 pm


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