Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

My 19 year old son has been spending time at a friend's campground/picnic site that is located between a river and railroad tracks; it is not owned by the friend or the friend's family (however, their property is the closest to this "site"). The friend is organizing these gatherings and, from what I know, the majority of them are under age 21. If these young adults decided to drink and one of them left and was in a deadly car accident, who is liable? Would it be my son's friend and his parents since their property was the closest? In other words, if my son was the one killed, who would I have a case against?

Thank you,

Jane


Asked on 8/28/09, 2:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Depending on the area you may find that the property is owned by a Railroad. I think the best source, however, would be the source of the sale of the alcohol to minors if that is what you are concerned about. Generally the over 21 group that buys the alcohol are "judgment proof." That means they have no assets or insurance to cover the loss. If it is a car accident, auto insurance should pay for some of the loss but it will probably be small in relation to the loss.

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Answered on 9/02/09, 3:16 pm


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