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So we're given the scenario where john attends a work reception at a restaurant.
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The bartender notices john taking too many drinks from the trays being carried around, and when john knocks over a tray of drinks, the restaurant's manager suggests that john go home, call it a night, and offers to get him a taxi.
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John's boss intervenes and says that she will make sure that john gets home safely.
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John somehow leaves without anyone noticing and crashes his car a few blocks away.
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Who can be held liable? so this is a pretty complex legal question, and the answer really will vary on my jurisdiction and the exact details of the situation.
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However, there are a few general principles.
00:38
So there are four main people or entities that could be considered liable here.
00:45
So the first is john.
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As an individual, he's generally considered responsible for his actions.
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So if he chose to drink excessively, if he left without anyone noticing, and then chose to drive, he could likely be held liable for the car crash, particularly if he violated laws around drinking and driving.
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And second is john's boss...