Fetlocks_Glistening t1_j4zgleo wrote on January 19, 2023 at 9:42 AM

Reply to comment by JimAsia in Woman sues concert venue after getting so drunk she blew up a home, caused $15M in damages by EyeWantItThatWay

That would've been theft? I mean you can't go around grabbing other people's car keys off of them just because you think it's the right thing to do, we'd have nobody left on the road

darksidemags t1_j4znvo4 wrote on January 19, 2023 at 11:20 AM

Actually the article says this happened in Ontario and they have pretty major liquor liability laws. Hosts of an event (bar, concert, house party, work party) where alcohol is served have a duty of care to guests *until the intoxicated person sobers up*, including not letting them get too wasted, trying to convince intoxicated them not to drive, helping them find a safe way home, and calling 911 if they do try to drive.

So, technically they couldn't literally wrestle the keys from the woman but under Ontario law there is a strong chance they will be seen to have some liability for what she did after leaving the venue.

seedanrun t1_j526xtf wrote on January 19, 2023 at 9:42 PM

The way to do it would be require they turn in the car keys to continue getting drinks - then they need a sober friend to pick up their car keys.

JimAsia t1_j4zh6nh wrote on January 19, 2023 at 9:50 AM

They should have asked for her car keys. If she refuses to give them up then they no longer have legal liability. If they didn't ask for her keys they may have some liability.